DEV Community

Cover image for Notes templates
charudatta
charudatta

Posted on • Edited on

Notes templates

Notes templates can significantly enhance your note-taking workflow by providing consistent structures for different types of notes. Here are some useful templates you can create:

  1. Daily Notes (Journaling):

    • Use this template for daily reflections, thoughts, and events.
    • Include sections like "Highlights," "Challenges," and "Gratitude."
    • Capture your mood, accomplishments, and any significant moments.
  2. Weekly Review:

    • Reflect on the past week's achievements, setbacks, and learnings.
    • Consider adding sections for goal progress, lessons learned, and upcoming priorities.
  3. Monthly Review:

    • Similar to the weekly review but on a monthly basis.
    • Evaluate your overall progress, adjust goals, and plan for the next month.
  4. Article Writing:

    • Organize your thoughts when writing articles or blog posts.
    • Include sections like:
      • "Type of post" (opinion piece, guide, list, etc.)
      • "Rapid fire thoughts" (raw ideas to explore)
      • "Tags"
      • "Headlines"
      • "Outline"
      • "Intro"
      • "Main points"
      • "References/Resources"
  5. People Notes:

    • Create a template for capturing information about individuals.
    • Include fields for name, contact details, background, and any relevant notes.
  6. Book Notes:

    • Use a structured table to record book details:
      • Author
      • Published date
      • Theme
      • Keywords
      • Date read
      • Status (finished/abandoned/ongoing)
    • Add sections for:
      • "The Book in 3 Sentences"
      • "Relevant Quotes"
      • "My Notes"
      • "Related Books"
  7. Movie Notes:

    • Customize a template for movie reviews:
      • Title
      • Release year
      • Genre
      • Plot summary
      • Personal rating
      • Favorite scenes or quotes
  8. Cornell Notes:

    • Set up a Cornell Notes template with sections for:
      • "Main ideas" (key points)
      • "Notes" (detailed information)
      • "Summary" (brief overview)
  9. Bullet Notes:

    • Create a simple template for quick, concise notes.
    • Use bullet points or numbered lists to capture information efficiently.

Remember that these templates are adaptable to your specific needs. Feel free to modify or create additional templates based on the types of notes you frequently add to your vault. Happy organizing! 📝✨

For more inspiration, you can explore other users' templates and adapt them to your workflow. 😊

Source:
(1) 7 Obsidian Templates to Streamline Your Notes - Medium. https://medium.com/@dianademco/7-obsidian-templates-to-streamline-your-notes-ab3a3c8757be.
(2) 6 Useful Templates for Obsidian - Filipe Donadio. https://filipedonadio.com/6-useful-templates-for-obsidian/.
(3) Free Obsidian Templates - Alphr. https://www.alphr.com/free-obsidian-templates/.
(4) Practically Paperless with Obsidian, Episode 8: Note Templates for .... https://jamierubin.net/2021/11/30/practically-paperless-with-obsidian-episode-8-note-templates-for-consistency/.

Top comments (0)