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## Inbox and Daily Notes: Quick Guide
### Inbox
- Purpose: Capture quick notes, ideas, and tasks for later processing
- Usage:
1. Create a new note in the `Inbox` folder for each new thought or task
2. Tag the note with relevant categories (e.g., `#work`, `#personal`)
3. Regularly process Inbox notes, moving them to appropriate folders and adding detailed tags
### Daily Notes
- Purpose: Journal daily activities, track tasks, and record reflections
- Usage:
1. Create a new note each day using the Daily Notes Template
2. Fill in the template sections:
- Morning Routine: Track daily habits and self-care
- Daily Goals: Set intentions and priorities for the day
- Tasks: List and tag specific tasks to complete
- Events: Record notable events or meetings
- Notes: Capture any additional thoughts or observations
- End of Day Reflection: Reflect on successes, challenges, and areas for improvement
3. Tag the daily note with relevant categories (e.g., `#daily`, `#personal`, `#work`)
4. Link to related notes or projects as needed
### Processing and Reviewing
- Inbox:
- Regularly review and process Inbox notes (e.g., daily or weekly)
- Move notes to relevant folders and add detailed tags
- Break down larger tasks into actionable steps
- Daily Notes:
- Review the previous day's note and carry over incomplete tasks
- Analyze patterns and trends in your daily activities and reflections
- Use daily notes as a starting point for weekly or monthly reviews
By following this quick guide, you can effectively use the Inbox and Daily Notes in your BrainArchive system to capture, organize, and review your thoughts, tasks, and reflections.
---
Here's a comprehensive tag reference for your BrainArchive system in Obsidian. This should help you keep your notes organized and easily searchable.
## Tag Reference
### Main Tags
- `#personal`: Personal notes and journal entries
- `#work`: Work-related tasks and projects
- `#projects`: Specific projects
- `#research`: Research notes and references
- `#learning`: Learning materials and courses
- `#hobbies`: Hobbies and interests
- `#reference`: Reference materials
- `#food`: Recipes and food-related notes
- `#tech`: Technical notes and documentation
### Sub-Tags
#### Personal
- `#personal/health`: Health-related notes
- `#personal/journal`: Daily journal entries
- `#personal/goals`: Personal goals
- `#personal/finance`: Financial notes
- `#personal/family`: Family-related notes
#### Work
- `#work/tasks`: Work tasks
- `#work/meetings`: Meeting notes
- `#work/reports`: Reports
- `#work/clients`: Client information
- `#work/projects`: Work projects
#### Projects
- `#projects/active`: Active projects
- `#projects/archived`: Archived projects
- `#projects/planning`: Project planning
- `#projects/documentation`: Project documentation
#### Research
- `#research/articles`: Research articles
- `#research/books`: Research books
- `#research/experiments`: Experiments
- `#research/data`: Data sets
- `#research/reports`: Research reports
#### Learning
- `#learning/courses`: Online courses
- `#learning/books`: Learning books
- `#learning/notes`: Learning notes
- `#learning/videos`: Learning videos
- `#learning/webinars`: Webinars
#### Hobbies
- `#hobbies/travel`: Travel notes
- `#hobbies/photography`: Photography notes
- `#hobbies/cooking`: Cooking notes
- `#hobbies/music`: Music notes
- `#hobbies/sports`: Sports notes
#### Reference
- `#reference/tools`: Tools and utilities
- `#reference/resources`: Useful resources
- `#reference/templates`: Templates
- `#reference/guides`: Guides
- `#reference/faq`: Frequently asked questions
#### Food
- `#food/recipes`: Recipes
- `#food/ingredients`: Ingredients
- `#food/cooking_techniques`: Cooking techniques
- `#food/reviews`: Food reviews
- `#food/nutrition`: Nutrition information
#### Tech
- `#tech/python`: Python programming
- `#tech/docker`: Docker
- `#tech/cloud`: Cloud computing
- `#tech/security`: Security notes
- `#tech/webdev`: Web development
- `#tech/automation`: Automation tools
### Descriptive Tags
- `#productivity`: Productivity tips and notes
- `#finance`: Financial information and management
- `#marketing`: Marketing strategies and ideas
- `#technology`: Technology-related notes
- `#creativity`: Creative ideas and inspiration
- `#psychology`: Psychological concepts and notes
- `#wellness`: Health and wellness notes
- `#education`: Educational resources and notes
- `#innovation`: Innovative ideas and concepts
### Special Tags for Note Types or Status
- `#type/meeting-notes`: Meeting notes
- `#type/book-summary`: Summaries of books
- `#type/article-review`: Reviews of articles
- `#type/brainstorm`: Brainstorming notes
- `#status/to-do`: To-do items
- `#status/in-progress`: Items in progress
- `#status/completed`: Completed items
- `#status/archived`: Archived items
### Example Usage
**Example Note with Tags:**
```markdown
# Daily Journal - 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
## End of Day Reflection
- What went well? Completed all tasks #reflection
- What could be improved? Time management #reflection
#daily #personal/journal
```
**Example Project Plan Note with Tags:**
```markdown
# Project X Plan
## Project Overview
- **Description**: Redesign website #projects
- **Start Date**: 2024-06-17
- **End Date**: 2024-12-31
- **Project Manager**: John Doe
- **Team Members**: Alice, Bob, Carol
## Goals
- Improve UX #goals
- Increase traffic #goals
## Milestones
| Milestone | Description | Due Date | Status | Tags |
|-----------|-------------------|------------|-----------------|-----------------------|
| 1 | Initial Planning | 2024-07-01 | #status/to-do | |
| 2 | Design Phase | 2024-08-01 | #status/in-progress | |
| 3 | Development Phase | 2024-09-01 | #status/to-do | |
| 4 | Testing Phase | 2024-10-01 | #status/to-do | |
| 5 | Launch | 2024-12-01 | #status/to-do | |
## Tasks
- [ ] Task 1: Define project scope #status/to-do #work/tasks
- [ ] Task 2: Conduct user research #status/to-do #work/tasks
- [ ] Task 3: Create wireframes #status/to-do #work/tasks
## Notes
- All team members to provide weekly updates #project/notes
## Related Notes
- [[Project-X-Meeting-Notes]] #work/meetings
- [[Client-XYZ-Report]] #work/reports
#projects #work
```
By consistently using these tags in your notes, you can create a highly organized and easily navigable knowledge base in your BrainArchive system.
---
Here's a shell script that takes a variable named `vault_name` in Python case to create the directory structure for your BrainArchive system:
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Define the default vault name
default_vault_name="BrainArchive"
# Use the provided vault name or fall back to the default
vault_name="${1:-$default_vault_name}"
# Create the main directory structure
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Inbox"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Personal"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Work"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Projects"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Research"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Learning"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Hobbies"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Reference"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Food"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Notes/Tech"
mkdir -p "$vault_name/Templates"
echo "Directory structure for $vault_name created successfully."
```
### Instructions to Use the Script:
1. Save the script as `create_vault_structure.sh`.
2. Make the script executable:
```bash
chmod +x create_vault_structure.sh
```
3. Run the script with the desired vault name or let it use the default name:
```bash
./create_vault_structure.sh
```
Or specify a custom vault name:
```bash
./create_vault_structure.sh MyCustomVault
```
If no vault name is provided, the script will use "BrainArchive" as the default vault name.
---
## BrainArchive System Setup Guide
### 1. Folder Structure
1. **Create the Folder Structure**
- Open Obsidian.
- Navigate to your vault.
- Create the following folders:
```plaintext
BrainArchive/
├── Inbox/
├── Notes/
│ ├── Personal/
│ ├── Work/
│ ├── Projects/
│ ├── Research/
│ ├── Learning/
│ ├── Hobbies/
│ ├── Reference/
│ ├── Food/
│ ├── Tech/
├── Templates/
```
### 2. Tagging System
#### Main Tags and Sub-Tags
**Main Tags:**
- `#personal`
- `#work`
- `#projects`
- `#research`
- `#learning`
- `#hobbies`
- `#reference`
- `#food`
- `#tech`
**Sub-Tags:**
1. **Personal**
- `#personal/health`
- `#personal/journal`
- `#personal/goals`
- `#personal/finance`
- `#personal/family`
2. **Work**
- `#work/tasks`
- `#work/meetings`
- `#work/reports`
- `#work/clients`
- `#work/projects`
3. **Projects**
- `#projects/active`
- `#projects/archived`
- `#projects/planning`
- `#projects/documentation`
4. **Research**
- `#research/articles`
- `#research/books`
- `#research/experiments`
- `#research/data`
- `#research/reports`
5. **Learning**
- `#learning/courses`
- `#learning/books`
- `#learning/notes`
- `#learning/videos`
- `#learning/webinars`
6. **Hobbies**
- `#hobbies/travel`
- `#hobbies/photography`
- `#hobbies/cooking`
- `#hobbies/music`
- `#hobbies/sports`
7. **Reference**
- `#reference/tools`
- `#reference/resources`
- `#reference/templates`
- `#reference/guides`
- `#reference/faq`
8. **Food**
- `#food/recipes`
- `#food/ingredients`
- `#food/cooking_techniques`
- `#food/reviews`
- `#food/nutrition`
9. **Tech**
- `#tech/python`
- `#tech/docker`
- `#tech/cloud`
- `#tech/security`
- `#tech/webdev`
- `#tech/automation`
### 3. Templates
#### **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
```
#### **Project Template**
```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
#projects #work
```
#### **Meeting Notes Template**
```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. Tagging and Backlinking
#### Example: Health Journal Entry
- **Tags**: `#personal/health #personal/journal`
- **Folder**: `Notes/Personal`
- **File**: `2024-06-17-health-journal.md`
```markdown
# Health Journal - 2024-06-17
**Tags:** #personal/health #personal/journal
[Content of the entry]
## Related Notes
- [[2024-06-16-health-journal]] #personal/health
- [[Weekly Fitness Goals]] #personal/goals
```
#### Example: Work Project Plan
- **Tags**: `#work/projects #projects/planning`
- **Folder**: `Notes/Work`
- **File**: `Project-X-Plan.md`
```markdown
# Project X Plan
**Tags:** #work/projects #projects/planning
[Content of the plan]
## Related Notes
- [[Project-X-Meeting-Notes]] #work/meetings
- [[Client-XYZ-Report]] #work/reports
```
### 5. Regular Review and Maintenance
1. **Monthly Review**: Merge similar tags, delete unused ones, and ensure notes are correctly tagged.
2. **Backlinks Check**: Regularly check backlinks to maintain a well-connected knowledge base.
3. **Template Updates**: Update templates as needed to reflect any changes in workflow or note-taking practices.
### Enhancements and Free Plugins
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.
### Summary
By following this guide, you can set up and maintain an organized, efficient, and flexible 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.
---
## BrainArchive System Setup Guide
### 1. Folder Structure
1. **Create the Folder Structure**
- Open Obsidian.
- Navigate to your vault.
- Create the following folders:
```plaintext
BrainArchive/
├── Inbox/
├── Notes/
│ ├── Personal/
│ ├── Work/
│ ├── Projects/
│ ├── Research/
│ ├── Learning/
│ ├── Hobbies/
│ ├── Reference/
│ ├── Food/
│ ├── Tech/
├── Templates/
```
### 2. Tagging System
#### Main Tags and Sub-Tags
**Main Tags:**
- `#personal`
- `#work`
- `#projects`
- `#research`
- `#learning`
- `#hobbies`
- `#reference`
- `#food`
- `#tech`
**Sub-Tags:**
1. **Personal**
- `#personal/health`
- `#personal/journal`
- `#personal/goals`
- `#personal/finance`
- `#personal/family`
2. **Work**
- `#work/tasks`
- `#work/meetings`
- `#work/reports`
- `#work/clients`
- `#work/projects`
3. **Projects**
- `#projects/active`
- `#projects/archived`
- `#projects/planning`
- `#projects/documentation`
4. **Research**
- `#research/articles`
- `#research/books`
- `#research/experiments`
- `#research/data`
- `#research/reports`
5. **Learning**
- `#learning/courses`
- `#learning/books`
- `#learning/notes`
- `#learning/videos`
- `#learning/webinars`
6. **Hobbies**
- `#hobbies/travel`
- `#hobbies/photography`
- `#hobbies/cooking`
- `#hobbies/music`
- `#hobbies/sports`
7. **Reference**
- `#reference/tools`
- `#reference/resources`
- `#reference/templates`
- `#reference/guides`
- `#reference/faq`
8. **Food**
- `#food/recipes`
- `#food/ingredients`
- `#food/cooking_techniques`
- `#food/reviews`
- `#food/nutrition`
9. **Tech**
- `#tech/python`
- `#tech/docker`
- `#tech/cloud`
- `#tech/security`
- `#tech/webdev`
- `#tech/automation`
### 3. Templates
#### **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
```
#### **Project Template**
```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
#projects #work
```
#### **Meeting Notes Template**
```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. Tagging and Backlinking
#### Example: Health Journal Entry
- **Tags**: `#personal/health #personal/journal`
- **Folder**: `Notes/Personal`
- **File**: `2024-06-17-health-journal.md`
```markdown
# Health Journal - 2024-06-17
**Tags:** #personal/health #personal/journal
[Content of the entry]
## Related Notes
- [[2024-06-16-health-journal]] #personal/health
- [[Weekly Fitness Goals]] #personal/goals
```
#### Example: Work Project Plan
- **Tags**: `#work/projects #projects/planning`
- **Folder**: `Notes/Work`
- **File**: `Project-X-Plan.md`
```markdown
# Project X Plan
**Tags:** #work/projects #projects/planning
[Content of the plan]
## Related Notes
- [[Project-X-Meeting-Notes]] #work/meetings
- [[Client-XYZ-Report]] #work/reports
```
### 5. Regular Review and Maintenance
1. **Monthly Review**: Merge similar tags, delete unused ones, and ensure notes are correctly tagged.
2. **Backlinks Check**: Regularly check backlinks to maintain a well-connected knowledge base.
3. **Template Updates**: Update templates as needed to reflect any changes in workflow or note-taking practices.
### Enhancements and Free Plugins
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.
### Summary
By following this guide, you can set up and maintain an organized, efficient, and flexible 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.
---
## BrainArchive System Overview
### 1. Folder Structure
The folder structure is designed to be minimal and leverage the power of tags for detailed organization:
```plaintext
BrainArchive/
├── Inbox/
├── Notes/
│ ├── Personal/
│ ├── Work/
│ ├── Projects/
│ ├── Research/
│ ├── Learning/
│ ├── Hobbies/
│ ├── Reference/
│ ├── Food/
│ ├── Tech/
├── Templates/
```
### 2. Main Tags and Sub-Tags
#### Main Tags
1. **#personal**
2. **#work**
3. **#projects**
4. **#research**
5. **#learning**
6. **#hobbies**
7. **#reference**
8. **#food**
9. **#tech**
#### Sub-Tags
**Personal**
- **#personal/health**
- **#personal/journal**
- **#personal/goals**
- **#personal/finance**
- **#personal/family**
**Work**
- **#work/tasks**
- **#work/meetings**
- **#work/reports**
- **#work/clients**
- **#work/projects**
**Projects**
- **#projects/active**
- **#projects/archived**
- **#projects/planning**
- **#projects/documentation**
**Research**
- **#research/articles**
- **#research/books**
- **#research/experiments**
- **#research/data**
- **#research/reports**
**Learning**
- **#learning/courses**
- **#learning/books**
- **#learning/notes**
- **#learning/videos**
- **#learning/webinars**
**Hobbies**
- **#hobbies/travel**
- **#hobbies/photography**
- **#hobbies/cooking**
- **#hobbies/music**
- **#hobbies/sports**
**Reference**
- **#reference/tools**
- **#reference/resources**
- **#reference/templates**
- **#reference/guides**
- **#reference/faq**
**Food**
- **#food/recipes**
- **#food/ingredients**
- **#food/cooking_techniques**
- **#food/reviews**
- **#food/nutrition**
**Tech**
- **#tech/python**
- **#tech/docker**
- **#tech/cloud**
- **#tech/security**
- **#tech/webdev**
- **#tech/automation**
### 3. Templates
**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
```
**Project Template**
```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
#projects #work
```
**Meeting Notes Template**
```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. Tagging and Backlinking
**Example: Health Journal Entry**
- **Tags**: `#personal/health #personal/journal`
- **Folder**: `Notes/Personal`
- **File**: `2024-06-17-health-journal.md`
```markdown
# Health Journal - 2024-06-17
**Tags:** #personal/health #personal/journal
[Content of the entry]
## Related Notes
- [[2024-06-16-health-journal]] #personal/health
- [[Weekly Fitness Goals]] #personal/goals
```
**Example: Work Project Plan**
- **Tags**: `#work/projects #projects/planning`
- **Folder**: `Notes/Work`
- **File**: `Project-X-Plan.md`
```markdown
# Project X Plan
**Tags:** #work/projects #projects/planning
[Content of the plan]
## Related Notes
- [[Project-X-Meeting-Notes]] #work/meetings
- [[Client-XYZ-Report]] #work/reports
```
### 5. Regular Review and Maintenance
1. **Monthly Review**: Merge similar tags, delete unused ones, and ensure notes are correctly tagged.
2. **Backlinks Check**: Regularly check backlinks to maintain a well-connected knowledge base.
3. **Template Updates**: Update templates as needed to reflect any changes in workflow or note-taking practices.
By following this system, you can maintain a highly organized, efficient, and flexible note-taking environment in Obsidian, leveraging the full potential of tags and backlinks.
---
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.
### 1. Setting Up the 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/
```
### 2. Creating and Using Templates
Templates help maintain consistency and save time. Store them 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
```
**Project Template**
```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
#projects #work
```
**Meeting Notes Template**
```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
```
### 3. Creating and Tagging Notes
#### Example 1: Daily Journal Entry
1. Create a new note in the `Personal` folder.
2. Use the Daily Notes Template.
3. Tag the note appropriately.
**File Name**: `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
```
#### Example 2: Project Plan
1. Create a new note in the `Projects` folder.
2. Use the Project Template.
3. Tag the note appropriately.
**File Name**: `Project-X-Plan.md`
**Tags**: `#projects #work #status/to-do #status/in-progress`
```markdown
# Project X Plan
## Project Overview
- **Description**: Redesign website #projects
- **Start Date**: 2024-06-17
- **End Date**: 2024-12-31
- **Project Manager**: John Doe
- **Team Members**: Alice, Bob, Carol
## Goals
- Improve UX #goals
- Increase traffic #goals
## Milestones
| Milestone | Description | Due Date | Status | Tags |
|-----------|-------------------|------------|-----------------|-----------------------|
| 1 | Initial Planning | 2024-07-01 | #status/to-do | |
| 2 | Design Phase | 2024-08-01 | #status/in-progress | |
| 3 | Development Phase | 2024-09-01 | #status/to-do | |
| 4 | Testing Phase | 2024-10-01 | #status/to-do | |
| 5 | Launch | 2024-12-01 | #status/to-do | |
## Tasks
- [ ] Task 1: Define project scope #status/to-do #work/tasks
- [ ] Task 2: Conduct user research #status/to-do #work/tasks
- [ ] Task 3: Create wireframes #status/to-do #work/tasks
## Notes
- All team members to provide weekly updates #project/notes
#projects #work
```
### 4. Using Tags and Backlinks
Tags and backlinks help connect related notes and provide context.
#### Example: Health Journal Entry with Backlinks
1. Create a new note in the `Personal` folder.
2. Tag the note appropriately.
3. Add backlinks to related notes.
**File Name**: `2024-06-17-health-journal.md`
**Tags**: `#personal/health #personal/journal`
```markdown
# Health Journal - 2024-06-17
**Tags:** #personal/health #personal/journal
Felt great after morning exercise. Meditation was particularly calming.
## Related Notes
- [[2024-06-16-health-journal]] #personal/health
- [[Weekly Fitness Goals]] #personal/goals
```
#### Example: Work Project Plan with Backlinks
1. Create a new note in the `Work` folder.
2. Tag the note appropriately.
3. Add backlinks to related notes.
**File Name**: `Client-XYZ-Report.md`
**Tags**: `#work/reports #status/completed`
```markdown
# Client XYZ Report
**Tags:** #work/reports #status/completed
The project for Client XYZ was completed successfully. Key outcomes were increased engagement and improved satisfaction.
## Related Notes
- [[Project-X-Plan]] #projects/planning
- [[Project-X-Meeting-Notes]] #work/meetings
```
### 5. Regular Review and Maintenance
1. **Monthly Review**: Merge similar tags, delete unused ones, and ensure notes are correctly tagged.
2. **Backlinks Check**: Regularly check backlinks to maintain a well-connected knowledge base.
3. **Template Updates**: Update templates as needed to reflect any changes in workflow or note-taking practices.
### 6. Integration with Other Tools
#### Essential Free Plugins
- **Templater**: Allows advanced templating features, including dynamic content generation.
- **Daily Notes**: Automatically create and manage daily notes.
- **Tag Wrangler**: Helps in managing and organizing tags more efficiently.
- **Calendar**: Integrates a calendar view to quickly access daily notes.
- **Dataview**: Create dynamic views and queries for your notes.
#### Recommended Free Plugins
- **Advanced Tables**: Enhance table creation and editing within notes.
- **Kanban**: Organize tasks and projects using Kanban boards within Obsidian.
- **Checklist**: Add checklists to your notes for better task management.
- **Quick Switcher++**: Enhance the default quick switcher for faster navigation.
- **Admonition**: Add callouts and information boxes for better visual structuring.
### Summary
By following this comprehensive guide, you can set up and maintain an organized, efficient, and flexible BrainArchive system in Obsidian. The system leverages minimal folders, rich tagging, and backlinks to create a highly interconnected and easily navigable knowledge base.
---
## Complete Guide for Using the Inbox and Working with Daily Notes in the BrainArchive System
This guide will walk you through setting up and effectively using the Inbox and Daily Notes in the BrainArchive system in Obsidian. Follow these steps to capture, organize, and manage your daily notes efficiently.
### 1. Setting Up the 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/
```
### 2. 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
```
### 3. 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
```
### 4. 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
```
### 5. 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.
### 6. 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 Inbox and Daily Notes in the BrainArchive system. Leverage tags and backlinks to create a highly interconnected and easily navigable knowledge base in Obsidian. Regularly review and maintain your notes to ensure they remain organized and up-to-date.
---
# 2024-06-20
## Morning Routine
- [x] Exercise #wellness
- [x] Meditation #wellness
- [ ] Breakfast #personal
## Daily Goals
- [x] Complete sensory deprivation session #status/completed
- [ ] Review project updates #status/to-do
- [ ] Write article on sensory experiences #status/to-do
## Sensory Deprivation Experience
### Session Details
- **Date**: 2024-06-20
- **Duration**: 90 minutes
- **Location**: Float Tank at Serenity Spa
- **Environment**: Dark, soundproof float tank with Epsom salt solution
- **Time of Day**: 10:00 AM
- **Pre-session Mood**: Anxious, slightly stressed
- **Post-session Mood**: Overwhelmed, confused
### Pre-session Preparation
- **Physical Preparation**: Light breakfast (smoothie), hydrated well, 30 minutes of yoga
- **Mental Preparation**: 10 minutes of deep breathing exercises, set intention to explore inner thoughts and face any emerging fears
### Session Journal
- **Initial Thoughts and Feelings**:
- As I settled into the tank, my mind was racing with thoughts about work and personal commitments. The darkness and silence quickly became oppressive, heightening my anxiety.
- **Physical Sensations**:
- Initially, I noticed a slight tension in my neck and shoulders. As the session progressed, the sensation of weightlessness intensified, creating a disorienting feeling of floating in an abyss. My limbs felt like they were dissolving into the void.
- **Mental Experiences**:
- About 20 minutes in, my thoughts began to slow down. However, instead of calming, my mind started conjuring unsettling images and scenarios. Childhood fears resurfaced, accompanied by a sense of impending doom. My mind felt like it was unraveling, with fragments of disturbing memories flashing before my eyes.
- **Visual/Auditory Experiences**:
- In the absence of light and sound, I experienced intense visual hallucinations. I saw grotesque, shifting shapes and faces in the darkness. Faint, eerie whispers echoed in my ears, growing louder and more insistent as time passed.
- **Time Perception**:
- Time became an indistinguishable blur. Minutes felt like hours, and I lost all sense of how long I had been in the tank. The timelessness was maddening, making me question if I would ever be able to escape.
- **Challenges and Discomforts**:
- The first 10 minutes were challenging as my mind resisted the sensory deprivation. However, as the session continued, the sense of isolation became unbearable. I felt an overwhelming urge to scream and escape, but I forced myself to endure the experience.
- **Positive Outcomes**:
- Despite the overwhelming sensations of fear and madness, I managed to stay in the tank for the full duration. The experience provided a raw and unfiltered look into the darkest corners of my mind, revealing deep-seated anxieties and unresolved trauma.
### Post-session Reflection
- **Immediate Reflections**:
- I stumbled out of the tank feeling dazed and disoriented. The world outside felt surreal, and my sense of reality was warped. I was overwhelmed by the intensity of the experience and struggled to articulate my thoughts.
- **Changes in Mood/Outlook**:
- My initial sense of calm was replaced with confusion and heightened anxiety. I felt a persistent sense of unease and paranoia, questioning the boundaries of my sanity.
- **Physical Aftereffects**:
- My muscles felt tense and achy, and I had a lingering sensation of dizziness. The physical discomfort was compounded by the mental strain of the experience.
- **Mental Aftereffects**:
- Mentally, I felt fragmented and unstable. The hallucinations and eerie whispers lingered in my mind, making it difficult to focus on anything else. I felt an urge to withdraw from social interactions and isolate myself.
- **Integration into Daily Life**:
- I found it challenging to reintegrate into daily life after the session. The experience left me questioning my perception of reality and struggling to find a sense of normalcy. I decided to take a break from sensory deprivation sessions until I could process and understand the impact it had on my mental health.
- **Future Adjustments**:
- Moving forward, I plan to approach sensory deprivation with caution, ensuring I have a support system in place and a way to ground myself after each session. I will also seek professional guidance to navigate the psychological effects of such intense experiences.
## Additional Notes
- Research more about the psychological effects of prolonged sensory deprivation.
- Consider alternative relaxation techniques that are less intense and potentially less destabilizing.
## End of Day Reflection
- What went well?
- I completed the session despite the overwhelming fear and disorientation.
- The experience provided valuable insights into my mental state and areas that need healing.
- What could be improved?
- Establish a more gradual approach to sensory deprivation to avoid such intense reactions.
- Incorporate grounding techniques post-session to help reintegrate into daily life more smoothly.
#daily #personal/journal #sensory-deprivation #mental-health
---
## Benefits of Using Tags in Obsidian
### 1. Improved Organization
- Categorize and structure notes meaningfully
- Navigate and manage knowledge base efficiently
- Flexible and intuitive system beyond folder hierarchy
### 2. Enhanced Searchability
- Find and retrieve specific notes or groups quickly
- Access notes by topic using relevant tags
- Reduce reliance on search terms or exact note titles
### 3. Increased Flexibility
- Classify and connect notes beyond rigid folder structure
- Assign multiple tags to a single note
- Promote dynamic and interconnected knowledge management
### 4. Insight Generation
- Reveal patterns, connections, and relationships between ideas
- Discover new insights and generate creative ideas
- Identify areas for further research or development
### 5. Customization
- Tailor tagging system to individual needs and workflows
- Adapt system to evolving knowledge base and goals
- Provide personalized and efficient note management
### 6. Integration with Obsidian Features
- Combine tags with other features for interconnected knowledge management
- Links: Create a network of related notes
- Queries: Automatically generate lists based on tag criteria
- Saved searches: Set up frequently used tag combinations
## BrainArchive Templates with Tags
### 1. **Daily Notes Template**
Include tags for tracking daily activities and status.
```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 Template**
Use tags to categorize project details, tasks, and status.
```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
#projects #work
```
### 3. **Meeting Notes Template**
Add tags for meeting details, agenda, and action items.
```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. **Book Summary Template**
Incorporate tags for book details, key takeaways, and personal reflections.
```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
#books #learning #type/book-summary
```
### 5. **Article Review Template**
Use tags to organize article details, analysis, and insights.
```markdown
# Article Review - [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
#articles #research #type/article-review
```
### 6. **Brainstorming Template**
Include tags for brainstorming sessions, ideas, and next steps.
```markdown
# Brainstorming Session - [Topic]
## Session Details
- **Date**:
- **Participants**:
## Goals
- #goals
## Ideas
- #ideas
## Prioritized Ideas
1. #priority
2. #priority
3. #priority
## Next Steps
- #next-steps
#brainstorming #ideas #type/brainstorm
```
### 7. **Course Notes Template**
Organize course details, modules, and action items with tags.
```markdown
# Course Notes - [Course Title]
## Course Details
- **Instructor**:
- **Duration**:
- **Platform**:
## Overview
- #overview
## Modules
### Module 1: [Module Title]
- **Key Concepts**: #key-concepts
- **Notes**: #module-notes
### Module 2: [Module Title]
- **Key Concepts**: #key-concepts
- **Notes**: #module-notes
## Summary
- #summary
## Action Items
- [ ] #status/to-do
#courses #learning #type/course-notes
```
### 8. **Travel Planning Template**
Tag different sections of your travel plan for easy organization and retrieval.
```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
#travel #hobbies #type/travel-plan
```
Integrating these tags into your templates will ensure that your notes are consistently categorized and easily retrievable, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of your BrainArchive system in Obsidian.
---
## Simplified Vault Folder Structure for BrainArchive
### Root Structure
Use a minimal folder structure to keep things organized at a high level, and rely on tags for detailed organization and retrieval.
1. **Inbox**
2. **Notes**
3. **Templates**
### Detailed Folder Structure
#### 1. **Inbox**
A place to capture quick notes and ideas for later processing.
- `Inbox/`
#### 2. **Notes**
Store all your categorized notes here, relying on tags for organization.
- `Notes/`
#### 3. **Templates**
Store predefined templates for various types of notes.
- `Templates/`
### Example of Folder Structure
```plaintext
BrainArchive/
├── Inbox/
├── Notes/
├── Templates/
```
### Tagging System
Use your well-defined tags to organize and categorize notes. Here’s how you can incorporate your extensive tagging system into this simplified structure:
#### Example Tags
**Personal**
- `#personal/journal`
- `#personal/goals`
- `#personal/health`
- `#personal/finance`
**Work**
- `#work/meetings`
- `#work/tasks`
- `#work/projects`
**Research**
- `#research/articles`
- `#research/books`
- `#research/experiments`
**Ideas**
- `#ideas/brainstorms`
- `#ideas/business`
- `#ideas/creative`
**Projects**
- `#projects/001`
- `#projects/002`
- `#projects/archived`
**Learning**
- `#learning/courses`
- `#learning/books`
- `#learning/notes`
**Hobbies**
- `#hobbies/travel`
- `#hobbies/photography`
- `#hobbies/cooking`
**Reference**
- `#reference/tools`
- `#reference/resources`
- `#reference/templates`
**Templates**
- `#template/daily-notes`
- `#template/project`
- `#template/meeting-notes`
- `#template/book-summary`
- `#template/article-review`
- `#template/brainstorming`
- `#template/course-notes`
- `#template/travel-plan`
### Simplified Example Workflow
1. **Daily Notes**: Create a daily note in the `Inbox` folder. Tag it with relevant tags like `#personal/journal` or `#work/tasks`. Move it to `Notes` if needed.
2. **Project Management**: Store all project-related notes in the `Notes` folder and use tags like `#projects/001` to organize them.
3. **Research**: Save research articles and notes in the `Notes` folder with tags like `#research/articles` and `#research/experiments`.
4. **Meeting Notes**: Use the `Notes` folder for meeting notes and tag them with `#work/meetings` and `#type/meeting-notes`.
### Example Note
```markdown
# Meeting Notes - Project X
- Discussed project timeline #projects/projectX
- Assigned tasks to team members #status/to-do
- Reviewed budget and expenses #finance
#type/meeting-notes #work/meetings
```
### Templates
Store templates 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
```
**Project Template**
```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
#projects #work
```
By keeping your folder structure simple and utilizing your comprehensive tagging system, you can maintain an organized and efficient BrainArchive system in Obsidian.
---
## Quick Start Guide: Tagging in Obsidian
Using tags in Obsidian can help you organize, search, and connect your notes more effectively. This Quick Start guide will help you set up a basic tagging system, while the full guide provides more advanced techniques and integration with Obsidian features.
### Introduction
Tags in Obsidian allow you to categorize and structure your notes in a meaningful way, making it easier to manage and navigate your knowledge base.
### Step 1: Create Main Category Tags
Define broad themes that encapsulate your notes:
- `#personal`
- `#work`
- `#research`
- `#ideas`
- `#projects`
### Step 2: Add Essential Sub-tags
Break down main categories into specific sub-tags:
- `#personal`
- `#personal/journal`
- `#personal/goals`
- `#work`
- `#work/meetings`
- `#work/tasks`
- `#research`
- `#research/articles`
- `#research/books`
### Step 3: Use Descriptive Tags
Apply cross-category tags to add meaningful context:
- `#productivity`
- `#finance`
- `#technology`
### Step 4: Apply Status Tags
Indicate the progress of your notes:
- `#status/to-do`
- `#status/in-progress`
- `#status/completed`
### Step 5: Follow Consistent Naming Conventions
Maintain consistency for easier navigation:
- Use lowercase letters
- Use hyphens or underscores to separate words
- Use numbers for sequences or dates
### Example of a Tagged Note
Here's a practical example of how to tag a note:
```markdown
# Meeting Notes - Project X
- Discussed project timeline #projects/projectX
- Assigned tasks to team members #status/to-do
- Reviewed budget and expenses #finance
#type/meeting-notes #work/meetings
```
By implementing this basic tagging system, you'll start to experience the benefits of improved organization, searchability, and insight generation in your Obsidian knowledge base.
## Step-by-Step Setup Guide: BrainArchive
### Step 1: Create a New Vault
1. Open Obsidian.
2. Click on "Create new vault."
3. Name your vault `BrainArchive`.
4. Choose a location for your vault and click "Create."
### Step 2: Set Up Main Categories
1. Open a new note and title it `Main Categories`.
2. List the primary themes or categories:
```markdown
#personal
#work
#research
#ideas
#projects
#learning
#hobbies
#reference
```
### Step 3: Create Sub-tags
1. For each main category, create a note and list the sub-tags. For example, create a note titled `#personal` and add:
```markdown
#personal/journal
#personal/goals
#personal/health
```
2. Repeat for other categories:
- **Work**: `#work/meetings`, `#work/tasks`, `#work/projects`
- **Research**: `#research/articles`, `#research/books`, `#research/experiments`
- **Ideas**: `#ideas/blog`, `#ideas/business`, `#ideas/creative`
- **Projects**: `#projects/001`, `#projects/002`, `#projects/003`
- **Learning**: `#learning/courses`, `#learning/books`, `#learning/notes`
- **Hobbies**: `#hobbies/travel`, `#hobbies/photography`, `#hobbies/cooking`
- **Reference**: `#reference/tools`, `#reference/resources`, `#reference/templates`
### Step 4: Apply Descriptive Tags
1. Create a note titled `Descriptive Tags`.
2. List general tags:
```markdown
#productivity
#finance
#marketing
#technology
#creativity
#psychology
#wellness
#education
#innovation
```
### Step 5: Special Tags for Note Types or Status
1. Create a note titled `Special Tags`.
2. List tags for note types and status:
```markdown
#type/meeting-notes
#type/book-summary
#type/article-review
#type/brainstorm
#status/to-do
#status/in-progress
#status/completed
#status/archived
```
### Step 6: Use Nested Tags
1. Create notes for nested tags under relevant main categories.
2. Example for projects:
```markdown
#projects/project1/task1
#projects/project1/task2
#projects/project2/phase1
#projects/project2/phase2
```
### Step 7: Consistent Naming Conventions
1. Add a note titled `Naming Conventions`.
2. Describe your rules:
```markdown
- Use lowercase letters.
- Use hyphens or underscores for spaces.
- Incorporate numbers for sequences or dates (e.g., #project/001, #idea/2023/05/22).
```
### Step 8: Combine with Other Obsidian Features
1. Create a note titled `Using Tags with Other Features`.
2. Outline how to use tags with links, backlinks, queries, and the tag pane.
### Step 9: Regular Review and Refinement
1. Set a periodic reminder (monthly, quarterly) to review and refine your tag system.
2. Adjust the hierarchy, merge similar tags, and remove unused ones as needed.
### Example Note
Create a sample note to illustrate how to use the tags:
```markdown
# Meeting with John - Project Update
- Discussed progress on #projects/001
- Identified bottlenecks in #projects/001/task2
- Brainstormed ideas for improving #productivity
- Scheduled follow-up meeting for next week #2023/05/28
#type/meeting-notes #work/meetings #status/completed
```
### Summary of Starting Point Tags
#### Main Categories
- `#personal`
- `#work`
- `#research`
- `#ideas`
- `#projects`
- `#learning`
- `#hobbies`
- `#reference`
#### Sub-tags
- `#personal`
- `#personal/journal`
- `#personal/goals`
- `#personal/health`
- `#work`
- `#work/meetings`
- `#work/tasks`
- `#work/projects`
- `#research`
- `#research/articles`
- `#research/books`
- `#research/experiments`
- `#ideas`
- `#ideas/blog`
- `#ideas/business`
- `#ideas/creative`
- `#projects`
- `#projects/001`
- `#projects/002`
- `#projects/003`
- `#learning`
- `#learning/courses`
- `#learning/books`
- `#learning/notes`
- `#hobbies`
- `#hobbies/travel`
- `#hobbies/photography`
- `#hobbies/cooking`
- `#reference`
- `#reference/tools`
- `#reference/resources`
- `#reference/templates`
#### Descriptive Tags
- `#productivity`
- `#finance`
- `#marketing`
- `#technology`
- `#creativity`
- `#psychology`
- `#
wellness`
- `#education`
- `#innovation`
#### Special Tags
- `#type`
- `#type/meeting-notes`
- `#type/book-summary`
- `#type/article-review`
- `#type/brainstorm`
- `#status`
- `#status/to-do`
- `#status/in-progress`
- `#status/completed`
- `#status/archived`
This setup will provide a robust, organized structure for your notes, making it easier to manage and navigate your knowledge base.
---
### List of Enhancements for Obsidian: Functionality and Free Tools
To further improve your Obsidian workflow, here are some functional enhancements and free tools to consider. These enhancements will help you maximize the capabilities of Obsidian and streamline your note-taking process.
### 1. **Folder and Tag Structure Enhancements**
- **Inbox Processing**: Create an `Inbox` folder to capture quick notes and ideas. Regularly process and move notes from the `Inbox` to appropriate folders or tag them accordingly.
- **Tag Pane**: Use the Tag Pane to get a visual overview of your tags. It helps in navigating and managing tags more effectively.
- **Tag Aliases**: Use tag aliases to handle different variations of tags (e.g., `#task` and `#tasks`). This can be managed with the Tag Wrangler plugin.
### 2. **Templates**
- **Daily Notes Template**: Customize a template for daily journaling, including sections for tasks, events, and reflections.
- **Project Template**: Create a template for new projects that includes sections for goals, milestones, tasks, and notes.
- **Meeting Notes Template**: Enhance your meeting notes template with predefined sections for agenda, attendees, notes, and action items.
### 3. **Plugins for Enhanced Functionality**
#### Essential Free Plugins
- **Templater**: Allows advanced templating features, including dynamic content generation.
- **Daily Notes**: Automatically create and manage daily notes.
- **Tag Wrangler**: Helps in managing and organizing tags more efficiently.
- **Calendar**: Integrates a calendar view to quickly access daily notes.
- **Dataview**: Create dynamic views and queries for your notes.
#### Recommended Free Plugins
- **Advanced Tables**: Enhance table creation and editing within notes.
- **Kanban**: Organize tasks and projects using Kanban boards within Obsidian.
- **Checklist**: Add checklists to your notes for better task management.
- **Quick Switcher++**: Enhance the default quick switcher for faster navigation.
- **Admonition**: Add callouts and information boxes for better visual structuring.
### 4. **Advanced Features**
- **Linking and Backlinks**: Regularly use internal links and check the Backlinks pane to discover connections between notes.
- **Graph View**: Utilize the graph view to visualize relationships between notes and identify knowledge gaps.
- **Queries**: Use the Dataview plugin to create complex queries and generate dynamic lists of notes based on tags, dates, or other criteria.
### 5. **Customization and Appearance**
- **Custom CSS**: Personalize the appearance of Obsidian using custom CSS snippets. For example, customize headers, lists, and code blocks to match your preferences.
- **Themes**: Explore and apply different free themes available in the Obsidian community to enhance the visual appeal of your workspace.
### 6. **Productivity Enhancements**
- **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Customize keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands to improve efficiency.
- **Workspace Layouts**: Save and load different workspace layouts for various tasks, such as writing, reviewing, or brainstorming.
### 7. **Periodic Review and Maintenance**
- **Review Routine**: Establish a routine to review and refine your notes and tags regularly. This ensures your system remains effective and up-to-date.
- **Merge Similar Tags**: Regularly check for and merge similar or redundant tags to maintain a clean and efficient tagging system.
- **Archive Old Notes**: Periodically review and archive outdated or irrelevant notes to keep your knowledge base current.
### 8. **Integration with Other Tools**
- **Readwise**: Integrate Readwise (free plan available) to import highlights from articles and books directly into Obsidian.
- **Excalidraw**: Use the Excalidraw plugin for freehand drawing and diagrams within your notes.
### Summary of Enhancements
1. **Folder and Tag Structure Enhancements**: Inbox processing, Tag Pane, Tag Aliases.
2. **Templates**: Daily notes, project, and meeting notes templates.
3. **Plugins for Enhanced Functionality**: Essential and recommended free plugins.
4. **Advanced Features**: Linking and backlinks, Graph View, Queries.
5. **Customization and Appearance**: Custom CSS, themes.
6. **Productivity Enhancements**: Keyboard shortcuts, workspace layouts.
7. **Periodic Review and Maintenance**: Review routine, merge similar tags, archive old notes.
8. **Integration with Other Tools**: Readwise, Excalidraw.
These enhancements will provide a robust and functional Obsidian setup, allowing you to efficiently manage and navigate your notes while leveraging the full potential of this powerful tool.
---
## Tips, Tricks, and KPIs for the BrainArchive System in Obsidian
To complement your BrainArchive system, here is a collection of tips, tricks, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that can help you optimize your workflow, stay organized, and measure your progress effectively. These suggestions are aligned with the overall structure and goals of your BrainArchive system.
### General Tips and Tricks
#### 1. **Maximize Use of Shortcuts**
- **Tip**: Customize keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands to improve efficiency.
- **Action**: Go to `Settings` > `Hotkeys` and assign shortcuts to actions like creating a new note, opening the command palette, or toggling the sidebar.
- **Example**: Set `Ctrl+N` to create a new note instantly.
#### 2. **Regularly Review and Refine Tags**
- **Tip**: Periodically review your tags to merge similar ones and delete unused ones.
- **Action**: Schedule a monthly review session to maintain a clean and efficient tagging system.
- **Example**: Use the Tag Wrangler plugin to easily merge `#todo` and `#tasks` into a single `#tasks` tag.
#### 3. **Use Templates for Consistency**
- **Tip**: Create and use templates for recurring types of notes (e.g., daily notes, meeting notes, project plans).
- **Action**: Set up templates in a dedicated `Templates` folder and use the Templater plugin to insert them quickly.
- **Example**: Create a daily note template with sections for tasks, events, and reflections.
#### 4. **Leverage the Graph View**
- **Tip**: Use the Graph View to visualize relationships between notes and identify knowledge gaps.
- **Action**: Enable the Graph View and explore connections between your notes regularly.
- **Example**: Use the graph view to identify orphaned notes that need linking.
#### 5. **Optimize Note Linking**
- **Tip**: Regularly link related notes to create a network of interconnected ideas.
- **Action**: Use `[[Note Title]]` to create internal links and check the Backlinks pane to see all notes linking to the current note.
- **Example**: Link project notes to related research and meeting notes.
### Advanced Tricks
#### 6. **Automate Daily Note Creation**
- **Tip**: Automate the creation of daily notes with predefined sections for tasks, events, and reflections.
- **Action**: Use the Daily Notes plugin and customize the daily note template.
- **Example**: Set up the Daily Notes plugin to create a new note each day with the template below:
```markdown
# <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %>
## Morning Routine
- [ ] Exercise
- [ ] Meditation
- [ ] Breakfast
## Daily Goals
- [ ]
## Notes
-
## End of Day Reflection
- What went well?
- What could be improved?
```
#### 7. **Dynamic Note Queries**
- **Tip**: Use the Dataview plugin to create dynamic views and queries for your notes.
- **Action**: Write Dataview queries to generate lists of notes based on tags, dates, or other criteria.
- **Example**: Create a query to list all notes created in the last 7 days:
```dataview
table date(created) as "Date Created", file.name as "Note"
from ""
where date(today) - date(created) < 7
sort date(created) desc
```
#### 8. **Create Saved Searches**
- **Tip**: Set up saved searches for frequently used tag combinations or specific criteria.
- **Action**: Use the search functionality in Obsidian and save search queries for quick access.
- **Example**: Save a search for all notes tagged with `#status/in-progress` to quickly view ongoing tasks.
#### 9. **Utilize the Tag Pane**
- **Tip**: Use the Tag Pane to get a visual overview of your tags and navigate them efficiently.
- **Action**: Enable the Tag Pane in Obsidian's settings and organize your tags visually.
- **Example**: Use the Tag Pane to find all notes related to `#research` and its sub-tags.
### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
#### 10. **Note Creation Rate**
- **KPI**: Track the number of new notes created each week or month.
- **Why**: Helps measure your productivity and information capture rate.
- **Action**: Use a Dataview query to count notes created within a specific time frame.
- **Example**:
```dataview
table date(created) as "Date Created", file.name as "Note"
from ""
where date(today) - date(created) < 30
sort date(created) desc
```
#### 11. **Tag Utilization**
- **KPI**: Monitor the distribution and frequency of tags used.
- **Why**: Ensures balanced and effective categorization of notes.
- **Action**: Use the Tag Pane or Dataview plugin to analyze tag usage patterns.
- **Example**:
```dataview
table length(file.tags) as "Number of Tags", file.tags as "Tags"
from ""
sort length(file.tags) desc
```
#### 12. **Interlinked Notes**
- **KPI**: Measure the percentage of notes with internal links to other notes.
- **Why**: Higher interlinking indicates a well-connected knowledge base.
- **Action**: Use a Dataview query to count notes with links and calculate the percentage.
- **Example**:
```dataview
table file.name as "Note", length(file.outlinks) as "Links"
from ""
where length(file.outlinks) > 0
```
#### 13. **Task Completion Rate**
- **KPI**: Track the number of completed tasks versus outstanding tasks.
- **Why**: Helps gauge productivity and progress on projects.
- **Action**: Use the Checklist plugin or a Dataview query to track task status.
- **Example**:
```dataview
table file.name as "Note", task.text as "Task", task.completed as "Completed"
from ""
where contains(file.tasks, "completed: false")
```
#### 14. **Review and Update Frequency**
- **KPI**: Monitor the frequency of note reviews and updates.
- **Why**: Regular reviews keep your knowledge base current and relevant.
- **Action**: Use a Dataview query to list notes updated within a specific time frame.
- **Example**:
```dataview
table date(edited) as "Last Edited", file.name as "Note"
from ""
where date(today) - date(edited) < 30
sort date(edited) desc
```
By implementing these tips, tricks, and KPIs, you can enhance the effectiveness of your BrainArchive system in Obsidian, ensuring a well-organized, efficient, and productive note-taking environment.
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