The Append-and-Review Note
9 months ago
- #productivity
- #note-taking
- #organization
- The 'append-and-review note' is a simple and effective note-taking method.
- Uses a single text note in Apple Notes for minimal cognitive overhead.
- New items are appended to the top of the note without structured metadata.
- Tags like 'watch:', 'listen:', and 'read:' are used for easy searching.
- Regularly review notes by skimming and rescuing important items to the top.
- Notes naturally sink if not reviewed, but remain accessible.
- Versatile usage: capturing ideas, todos, quotes, commands, and temporary thoughts.
- Helps clear working memory by offloading thoughts for later review.
- Over time, the note becomes a large repository of past thoughts and ideas.
- Encourages merging and processing related notes for deeper insights.