Personal Knowledge Management

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.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Jan 29, 2023 17 min read

What if your personal knowledge management system could feel easy and effortless?

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Oct 7, 2022 2 min read

Organize your digital files with these 5 tips on folder organization and document naming.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Sep 30, 2022 6 min read

Note Taking

Simplify your note taking system with Kendra Adachi's "decide once" strategy.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Sep 24, 2022 7 min read

Note Taking Apps

This is the missing key to finding the best note taking app.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Sep 17, 2022 4 min read

Want to figure out the best note taking approach? Get clear on your personal knowledge management goals first.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Sep 9, 2022 6 min read

Autumn is the perfect time to organize your digital notes and update your personal knowledge management system.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Sep 1, 2022 5 min read

Get your questions on note taking and personal knowledge management answered in these Reddit groups and online forums.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Jul 29, 2022 3 min read

We all want to find a little more ease. Try these 5 tips to craft an effortless personal knowledge base.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Jul 22, 2022 8 min read

Five ways that a personal knowledge management system can help you stay productive even when you have no energy.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Jul 15, 2022 6 min read

Here's how you can design your personal knowledge management system for joy (instead of frustration).

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Jun 8, 2022 7 min read

Melissa built her personal knowledge management system with Notion and Zotero using the Calmer Notes method.

Elizabeth Butler, MD, PhD Mar 27, 2022 7 min read