Personal knowledge management, note taking systems, and mindful productivity
Welcome, friend! 👋 I'm Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD, creator of the Calmer Notes method for personal knowledge management. I write about personal knowledge management, note taking systems, and mindful productivity.
How to build a personal knowledge management system: the ultimate guide
Build a personal knowledge management system to organize your note taking. This ultimate guide shows you the best software, examples, and setups.
How to use Obsidian Notes: a step-by-step guide
Learn how to organize and link your Markdown notes with the Obsidian Notes app.
Decide once: use this “Lazy Genius” principle to transform your note taking system
Simplify your note taking system with Kendra Adachi's "decide once" strategy.
Looking for the best note taking app? Start by streamlining your existing notes first
This is the missing key to finding the best note taking app.
Discover the best way to take notes by identifying your personal knowledge management goals
Want to figure out the best note taking approach? Get clear on your personal knowledge management goals first.
Happy new (school) year: Why September is the perfect time to refresh your personal knowledge management system
Autumn is the perfect time to organize your digital notes and update your personal knowledge management system.
Staying connected on a social media sabbatical: how I find interesting people to follow online while on a social media break
Here's how I'm staying up to date with my favourite creators-- without social media.
How to take smart notes: a minimalist approach to effective note taking
Discover if taking smart notes in a minimalist Zettelkasten system is the right fit for you.
How to copy and paste URLs as plain text into Bear Notes
Change this setting in Bear Notes to paste links as unformatted text from the clipboard.
The 7 best note taking Reddits, groups, and forums
Get your questions on note taking and personal knowledge management answered in these Reddit groups and online forums.
How to build a Zettelkasten in Notion (with examples and templates)
Create a minimalist Zettelkasten system in Notion to organize your notes and ideas.
