How I Use Notebooks
Despite the fact that I use several apps in my productivity workflow, I have a tendency to use paper a lot as well. As a matter of fact, paper is often my first method of capture. This is for a variety of reasons, such as:
- It doesn’t require recharging, so it never runs low on juice.
- There are far fewer limitations to paper, unlike on a digital device.
- I can have multiple notebooks available to me (one on my nightstand, one in my jacket, one in my travel case, etc.), which isn’t the case for my devices.
But I don’t use them as a means to keep a to-do list. Instead, I use them to ensure that I get the right things done. Paper helps me connect. There is an ever-present feeling about it, one that gives me the knowledge that capture is just a few pen or pencil strokes away.
Here is what I use notebooks for:
- Capturing ideas for posts and projects
- Doing quick brain dumps
- Outlining
- Mind mapping
Ultimately, however, I use notebooks to connect with the things that are most important to me on a daily basis. I keep them handy because I don’t want to lose sight of what I really want to accomplish. My mind stays clearer knowing that I have quick access to a tool that can take care of any…
