Articles tagged "Notes"

Take note: Automate your note-taking to turn ideas into action

I'm a big note-taker, and to be honest, they're a bit of a mess. If you use a note-taking app, you know how easy it can be to become disorganized, with a new note for every idea. You can turn those one-off notes into something useful with Zapier.

The 5 best note-taking apps for Mac

Your phone works fine for quick notes on the go, but for a more fleshed-out note taking experience, you'll turn to your Mac.

The 6 best note-taking apps of 2022

Where do you put your thoughts, your ideas, or the name of a movie someone recommended? Whether inspiration strikes when you're at home or on the go, a note-taking app offers an easy, convenient way to store all this information in one place.

The 5 best Notion alternatives in 2022

I considered and tested dozens of Notion alternatives for all skill levels (and all levels of ambition), and these are your best options.

The 8 best journal apps of 2022

Journaling might be the most underrated activity that can boost your productivity and well-being in just a few minutes a day.

How to use templates to quickly make new notes in Evernote

Putting together a set format and reusing it every time can speed up your note-taking process. Here's how to take notes faster in Evernote with templates.

How I finally started journaling

For years, I've read books, viewed webinars, and been to conferences where the author or speaker touted the value of journaling. It's therapeutic. There's a legacy factor. Journaling helps compile ideas. And so on.

How to create a meaningful note-taking system

It took me three years of trying and testing new apps and tools until I found a system that I liked: one that was lightweight to use but powerful enough so that I could spend more of my time on creating. Here's what I eventually settled on.

How to quickly append text to a note in Evernote or OneNote from your browser

Evernote and OneNote both offer easy ways to quickly create new notes from your desktop.

5 tools that improved my note-taking and changed how I learn

When done right, note-taking is a simple but powerful way to get the most out of the content you consume. Unless, like me, you tend to leave your notes unread for years to come.