diff --git a/models/reminder.js b/models/reminder.js
index 9a617de..3b48270 100644
--- a/models/reminder.js
+++ b/models/reminder.js
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ module.exports = (sequelize, DataTypes) => {
         },
         sent: {
             type: DataTypes.BOOLEAN,
-            allowNull: false
+            allowNull: false,
+            defaultValue: false
         }
     }, {
         tableName: "reminders",