From 612af15919c6a815a90e39c991dc4a9a5eb8406c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:06:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update personal/obsidian_getting_started.md --- personal/obsidian_getting_started.md | 589 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 589 insertions(+) diff --git a/personal/obsidian_getting_started.md b/personal/obsidian_getting_started.md index 93030c6..7ea7342 100644 --- a/personal/obsidian_getting_started.md +++ b/personal/obsidian_getting_started.md @@ -238,6 +238,595 @@ By following this system, you can maintain a highly organized, efficient, and fl --- +Here are some common document types that will be helpful to have built out into complete templates. These templates include tags, sub-tags, and backlinks to help speed up document creation and ensure consistency: + +1. **Daily Notes** +2. **Project Plan** +3. **Meeting Notes** +4. **Research Article Summary** +5. **Book Summary** +6. **Recipe** +7. **Learning Notes** +8. **Travel Plan** +9. **Tech Documentation** +10. **Task List** + +### 1. Daily Notes Template +**Tags**: `#daily`, `#personal/journal` + +```markdown +# <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %> + +## Morning Routine +- [ ] Exercise #wellness +- [ ] Meditation #wellness +- [ ] Breakfast #personal + +## Daily Goals +- [ ] #status/to-do + +## Tasks +- [ ] #status/to-do #work/tasks + +## Events +- + +## Notes +- + +## End of Day Reflection +- What went well? #reflection +- What could be improved? #reflection + +#daily #personal/journal +``` + +### 2. Project Plan Template +**Tags**: `#projects/active`, `#planning` + +```markdown +# Project Title + +## Project Overview +- **Description**: #projects +- **Start Date**: +- **End Date**: +- **Project Manager**: +- **Team Members**: + +## Goals +- #goals + +## Milestones +| Milestone | Description | Due Date | Status | Tags | +|-----------|-------------|----------|--------|------| +| | | | | #status/to-do | +| | | | | #status/in-progress | +| | | | | #status/completed | + +## Tasks +- [ ] Task 1 #status/to-do #work/tasks +- [ ] Task 2 #status/to-do #work/tasks +- [ ] Task 3 #status/to-do #work/tasks + +## Notes +- #project/notes + +## Related Notes +- [[Related-Note-1]] #projects/active +- [[Related-Note-2]] #projects/active + +#projects/active #planning +``` + +### 3. Meeting Notes Template +**Tags**: `#work/meetings`, `#type/meeting-notes` + +```markdown +# Meeting Notes - <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %> + +## Meeting Details +- **Date**: <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %> +- **Time**: +- **Location**: +- **Attendees**: #work/meetings + +## Agenda +1. #agenda +2. #agenda +3. #agenda + +## Notes +- + +## Action Items +- [ ] Action Item 1 - Assigned to: [Name] - Due: [Date] #status/to-do +- [ ] Action Item 2 - Assigned to: [Name] - Due: [Date] #status/to-do + +## Next Meeting +- **Date**: +- **Time**: +- **Location**: +- **Agenda**: + +#work/meetings #type/meeting-notes +``` + +### 4. Research Article Summary Template +**Tags**: `#research/articles`, `#summary` + +```markdown +# Article Summary - [Article Title] + +## Article Details +- **Author**: +- **Published Date**: +- **Source**: +- **Link**: + +## Summary +- #summary + +## Key Points +1. #key-point +2. #key-point +3. #key-point + +## Analysis +- #analysis + +## Personal Insights +- #insight + +## Related Research +- [[Related-Research-1]] #research/articles +- [[Related-Research-2]] #research/articles + +#research/articles #summary +``` + +### 5. Book Summary Template +**Tags**: `#learning/books`, `#type/book-summary` + +```markdown +# Book Summary - [Book Title] + +## Book Details +- **Author**: +- **Published Date**: +- **Genre**: +- **Pages**: + +## Summary +- #summary + +## Key Takeaways +1. #takeaway +2. #takeaway +3. #takeaway + +## Favorite Quotes +- #quotes + +## Personal Reflections +- #reflection + +## Action Items +- [ ] #status/to-do + +## Related Books +- [[Related-Book-1]] #learning/books +- [[Related-Book-2]] #learning/books + +#learning/books #type/book-summary +``` + +### 6. Recipe Template +**Tags**: `#food/recipes`, `#cooking` + +```markdown +# Recipe - [Dish Name] + +## Ingredients +- #ingredients + +## Instructions +1. #instruction +2. #instruction +3. #instruction + +## Cooking Tips +- #cooking_tips + +## Variations +- #variations + +## Related Recipes +- [[Related-Recipe-1]] #food/recipes +- [[Related-Recipe-2]] #food/recipes + +#food/recipes #cooking +``` + +### 7. Learning Notes Template +**Tags**: `#learning/notes`, `#education` + +```markdown +# Learning Notes - [Topic] + +## Overview +- #overview + +## Key Concepts +1. #key-concept +2. #key-concept +3. #key-concept + +## Detailed Notes +- #detailed_notes + +## Summary +- #summary + +## Related Courses +- [[Related-Course-1]] #learning/courses +- [[Related-Course-2]] #learning/courses + +#learning/notes #education +``` + +### 8. Travel Plan Template +**Tags**: `#hobbies/travel`, `#planning` + +```markdown +# Travel Plan - [Destination] + +## Trip Details +- **Dates**: +- **Destination**: +- **Travelers**: + +## Itinerary +### Day 1: [Date] +- #itinerary + +### Day 2: [Date] +- #itinerary + +## Accommodation +- #accommodation + +## Transportation +- #transportation + +## Packing List +- #packing-list + +## Notes +- #travel-notes + +## Related Trips +- [[Related-Trip-1]] #hobbies/travel +- [[Related-Trip-2]] #hobbies/travel + +#hobbies/travel #planning +``` + +### 9. Tech Documentation Template +**Tags**: `#tech`, `#documentation` + +```markdown +# Tech Documentation - [Topic] + +## Overview +- #overview + +## Setup Instructions +1. #setup-instruction +2. #setup-instruction +3. #setup-instruction + +## Key Commands +- #key-commands + +## Troubleshooting +- #troubleshooting + +## Best Practices +- #best-practices + +## Related Documentation +- [[Related-Doc-1]] #tech/documentation +- [[Related-Doc-2]] #tech/documentation + +#tech #documentation +``` + +### 10. Task List Template +**Tags**: `#tasks`, `#status` + +```markdown +# Task List + +## Tasks +- [ ] Task 1 #status/to-do #work/tasks +- [ ] Task 2 #status/to-do #work/tasks +- [ ] Task 3 #status/to-do #personal/goals + +## Completed Tasks +- [x] Task 4 #status/completed #work/tasks +- [x] Task 5 #status/completed #personal/goals + +## Related Notes +- [[Related-Note-1]] #tasks +- [[Related-Note-2]] #tasks + +#tasks #status +``` + +By using these templates with predefined tags, sub-tags, and backlinks, you can streamline document creation, ensure consistency, and enhance the organization and connectivity of your notes within the BrainArchive system in Obsidian. + +--- + +## Complete Guide for Working with the BrainArchive System in Obsidian + +### Introduction + +The BrainArchive system in Obsidian is designed to help you organize, search, and connect your notes efficiently. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of setting up and using the system, including folder structure, tagging, daily notes, and processing the inbox. + +### Folder Structure + +Create a minimal folder structure that leverages tags for detailed organization. The main folders will act as broad categories: + +```plaintext +BrainArchive/ +├── Inbox/ +├── Notes/ +│ ├── Personal/ +│ ├── Work/ +│ ├── Projects/ +│ ├── Research/ +│ ├── Learning/ +│ ├── Hobbies/ +│ ├── Reference/ +│ ├── Food/ +│ ├── Tech/ +├── Templates/ +``` + +### Tagging System + +Tags allow you to categorize and structure your notes in a meaningful way. Here are the main tags and sub-tags for the BrainArchive system: + +#### Main Tags + +- `#personal` +- `#work` +- `#projects` +- `#research` +- `#learning` +- `#hobbies` +- `#reference` +- `#food` +- `#tech` + +#### Sub-Tags + +**Personal** +- `#personal/health` +- `#personal/journal` +- `#personal/goals` + +**Work** +- `#work/tasks` +- `#work/meetings` +- `#work/reports` + +**Projects** +- `#projects/active` +- `#projects/archived` +- `#projects/planning` + +**Research** +- `#research/articles` +- `#research/books` +- `#research/experiments` + +**Learning** +- `#learning/courses` +- `#learning/books` +- `#learning/notes` + +**Hobbies** +- `#hobbies/travel` +- `#hobbies/photography` +- `#hobbies/cooking` + +**Reference** +- `#reference/tools` +- `#reference/resources` +- `#reference/templates` + +**Food** +- `#food/recipes` +- `#food/ingredients` +- `#food/cooking_techniques` + +**Tech** +- `#tech/python` +- `#tech/docker` +- `#tech/cloud` + +### Setting Up the Inbox + +The Inbox is where you capture quick notes, ideas, and tasks for later processing. + +#### How to Use the Inbox + +1. **Capture Quickly**: Whenever you have a new idea, task, or note, create a new note in the `Inbox` folder. +2. **Tag Appropriately**: Use relevant tags to categorize the note for later processing. +3. **Process Regularly**: Set aside time each day or week to process notes in the Inbox, moving them to the appropriate folders and adding detailed tags or backlinks as needed. + +**Example: Capturing a Quick Task** +**File Name**: `Inbox/2024-06-17-task.md` +**Tags**: `#work/tasks #status/to-do` + +```markdown +# Task: Follow up with Client XYZ + +- Schedule a follow-up call with Client XYZ to discuss project progress. +- Review the project milestones before the call. + +#work/tasks #status/to-do +``` + +### Creating and Using Daily Notes + +Daily notes are a great way to journal, track tasks, and reflect on your day. + +#### Setting Up the Daily Notes Template + +Store your template in the `Templates` folder for easy access. + +**Daily Notes Template** +```markdown +# <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %> + +## Morning Routine +- [ ] Exercise #wellness +- [ ] Meditation #wellness +- [ ] Breakfast #personal + +## Daily Goals +- [ ] #status/to-do + +## Tasks +- [ ] #status/to-do #work/tasks + +## Events +- + +## Notes +- + +## End of Day Reflection +- What went well? #reflection +- What could be improved? #reflection + +#daily #personal/journal +``` + +#### How to Create and Use Daily Notes + +1. **Create a New Daily Note**: Use the Daily Notes Template to create a new note each day. +2. **Track Routine and Goals**: Document your morning routine, set daily goals, and list tasks. +3. **Record Events and Notes**: Capture important events and general notes throughout the day. +4. **Reflect Daily**: At the end of the day, reflect on what went well and what could be improved. + +**Example: Daily Journal Entry** +**File Name**: `Notes/Personal/2024-06-17-daily-journal.md` +**Tags**: `#daily #personal/journal #wellness #status/to-do #reflection` + +```markdown +# 2024-06-17 + +## Morning Routine +- [x] Exercise #wellness +- [x] Meditation #wellness +- [ ] Breakfast #personal + +## Daily Goals +- [ ] Finish project plan #status/to-do + +## Tasks +- [ ] Prepare meeting agenda #status/to-do #work/tasks + +## Events +- Lunch with Sarah + +## Notes +- + +## End of Day Reflection +- What went well? Completed all tasks #reflection +- What could be improved? Time management #reflection + +#daily #personal/journal +``` + +### Processing and Organizing Inbox Items + +#### How to Process Inbox Items + +1. **Review Inbox Items**: Regularly review notes in the `Inbox` folder. +2. **Move to Appropriate Folder**: Move each note to the appropriate folder in `Notes/`. +3. **Add Detailed Tags**: Refine the tags to ensure proper categorization. +4. **Add Backlinks**: Link to related notes to create connections within your knowledge base. + +**Example: Processing an Inbox Note** + +**Original Inbox Note:** +**File Name**: `Inbox/2024-06-17-task.md` +**Tags**: `#work/tasks #status/to-do` + +```markdown +# Task: Follow up with Client XYZ + +- Schedule a follow-up call with Client XYZ to discuss project progress. +- Review the project milestones before the call. + +#work/tasks #status/to-do +``` + +**Processed Note:** +1. **Move to `Work` folder**: `Notes/Work/Client-XYZ-Follow-Up.md` +2. **Refine Tags**: `#work/tasks #projects/active #status/to-do` +3. **Add Backlinks**: Link to related project notes. + +**File Name**: `Notes/Work/Client-XYZ-Follow-Up.md` +**Tags**: `#work/tasks #projects/active #status/to-do` + +```markdown +# Follow-Up with Client XYZ + +- Schedule a follow-up call with Client XYZ to discuss project progress. +- Review the project milestones before the call. + +## Related Notes +- [[Project-X-Plan]] #projects/active +- [[Project-X-Meeting-Notes]] #work/meetings + +#work/tasks #projects/active #status/to-do +``` + +### Regular Review and Maintenance + +1. **Daily Processing**: Spend a few minutes each day to process new items in the `Inbox`. +2. **Weekly Review**: Review the past week's daily notes and ensure all tasks are completed or moved forward. +3. **Monthly Cleanup**: Merge similar tags, delete unused notes, and ensure all notes are properly categorized and linked. + +### Leveraging Obsidian Features + +#### Plugins to Enhance Your Workflow + +1. **Templater**: Automate and enhance template usage. +2. **Daily Notes**: Automatically create daily notes with your template. +3. **Tag Wrangler**: Manage and organize tags efficiently. +4. **Calendar**: Integrate a calendar view for quick access to daily notes. +5. **Dataview**: Create dynamic views and queries for your notes. + +#### Using Tags and Backlinks Effectively + +1. **Tags**: Use tags consistently to categorize and organize notes. +2. **Backlinks**: Create links to related notes to build a connected knowledge base. +3. **Tag Pane**: Utilize the tag pane to get a visual overview of your tags. + +### Summary + +By following this guide, you can effectively capture, organize, and manage your notes using the BrainArchive system in Obsidian. Leverage tags and backlinks to create a highly interconnected and easily navigable knowledge base. Regularly review and maintain your notes to ensure they remain organized and up-to-date. + +--- + ## Complete Guide for Working with the BrainArchive System This guide will walk you through setting up and effectively using the BrainArchive system in Obsidian, from creating the initial structure to leveraging tags and backlinks for efficient note management. Follow these steps to get started and maintain your notes.