Before every trip, I write down everything I’m working on so my brain can actually let go. Turns out there’s close to a century of psychological research explaining why this works.
Tag: organization
After trying elaborate Obsidian workflows with complex hierarchies and templates, I discovered a minimal system that actually sticks: daily notes with tagged bullet points and Dataview dashboards. One file per day, one line per thought, each tagged for later retrieval. Instead of organizing upfront, queries automatically pull relevant information into dashboards when needed.
Constant context switching between applications to capture notes and tasks was fragmenting my attention and killing productivity. By setting up global shortcuts for Obsidian and Todoist on macOS, I eliminated the friction of leaving my current app to jot down thoughts, preserving focus and flow throughout the workday.
After years of “tool-hopping,” I spent 2025 perfecting a Todoist ecosystem that does the heavy lifting for me. By leveraging advanced filters and a “capture-anywhere” workflow, I’ve built a system that handles atomic tasks with zero friction—whether I’m mid-workout or deep in a work sprint.