go to my link shortform.com/parknotes to try it out for free and get a 20% discount on your annual subscription.

I'm watching this after scrolling youtube for about 45 mins.

@RangarHz

2 ай бұрын

😂

@fitting9132

18 күн бұрын

Same 😂

@nickx65

Күн бұрын

Those are rookie numbers ;)

“Is this the best way to use technology to support my values?” I love this idea

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I loved that line too. Such a powerful question

🤔 The shut- down complete idea hit me like a ton of bricks. I’m a work from home homeschooling mom and I never feel like I’m done with my work. It occurred to me that I could use that top section to define what “complete” might mean for that day and if I achieve that, check off the box and call it a day, rather than going to bed with a ton of anxiety about what I didn’t get done that day. Great video!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

100%! Write down the tasks for the day, you can even time block when you will do them, then once they're done ✔️ the box and feel at ease. I have a lot of jobs and I definitely feel a similar anxiety about not being done. But once I've agreed on what a successful day looks like, I don't sweat the extra and I can sleep

@kelleysmith7345

7 ай бұрын

The shut down is necessary for me. It helps with my energy level which supports everything.

@justbonnie70

4 ай бұрын

Same here. “Evening admin” (as opposed to morning admin) had really helped me shift out of work mode into home and relaxing mode.

I tried using Todoist and all those productivity apps, but they just got so overwhelming and unsustainable. Analog is where it's at 🙌 Love the framework of not necessarily optimizing *everything* you can with technology, and being intentional about how to use it to support your values

@vutruong8793

7 ай бұрын

I'm using both todoist and physical notebook.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

My boss uses todoist and absolutely loves it. It stressed me out and wasn't helpful for me at all lol. Funny how it works for some and not others but I'm with you

@LindieBotes

6 ай бұрын

Same here! I tried TickTick and todoist for a while but it got too much when I also made to do lists and notes in Apple Notes. Now I just use Apple Notes and a physical notebook.

🤔 I started using a pocket journal for everything. Grocery lists, dinner schedule, phone calls to make, etc. Not quite as organized as yours but definitely helps manage my adhd.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Oh yeah that sounds like a pocket notebook catch-all all, that's my main notebook, I did a video on it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJOBxsaKh5a7Zag.html

🤔 One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given regarding scheduling and time blocking.... "What gets scheduled, is what gets done." It's so simple but it's 100% true.

🧐 In my undergraduate work I was a double major in biblical studies and social and political sciences. Also, I minored in Christian philosophy. I just came upon your post in KZread. I’m old now, 62, and I’m dealing with a brain injury from a bad car wreck. Although I practiced law for 25 years, I had to hand in my law license and return my driver’s license. But you know I understood what you were saying! 🎉 And it’s been years since I’ve had any type of philosophical conversations with anybody! I guess some philosophy was presented and discussed in law school, but that was the class of 1989. I’m looking for forward to following you on KZread. Thank you.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

That sounds incredibly tough! I'm sorry. I'm really glad you were able to benefit from my video though! I'm going to pray for you right now. I hope you continue to benefit from my vids. Thanks for this comment

@janet6962

4 ай бұрын

Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing, I have a TBI from a bad car wreck too and I love to hear other success stories.

Why am I just finding this lol. I've been obsessed with exactly these kinds of topics for years. The topics you cover in your channel form the foundation from which I base many of my thoughts on self-improvement. Except, your ideas are much, much better. Very excited to keep watching

@ParkerNotes

4 ай бұрын

Let's go!! 🫡

every video I watch of yours gets me a step closer to clearity I used to love collecting notebooks but now I started using them for good it's amazing how KZread works , you influence me like nobody else has though I've met many wise people. watching your videos from Libya ❤

Totally with the idea that the more tech advances the more i want and yearn for analogue. Even picking up a pen and opening a notebook feels like an exercise in meditative focus these days. Totally love your videos my man. Also love the book cave. Salute!

Yes! Thank you for making this video! More analog notes system and digital minimalism please!!! 🙋

I’ve fallen in and out of bullet journaling previously, and have often felt frustrated when I don’t stick to my predetermined time blocks. I really like that you included what to do when that happens, and leave intentional space for things to go ‘off the rails’. I just picked up a set of 6 cheap pocket notebooks, so I’m going to give something like this a try - your videos have been really helpful so far -lots to ponder 🤔

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Yeah you gotta redo the blocks when things don't go according to plan. It's messy but so is life. Thanks for this comment!

🤔 Really nice. I love the combination of bullet journaling and time block planning, both of which I’ve been using and now feel even better about putting them together into an integrated system. It helps that your style is “quick and simple” on the page, not some overly wrought fancy style like you see online.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

I'm just not super fancy in general lol. I like how some of those fancy ones look, I just can't do it and if I could it would take me way too long. I used my notebooks as tools. I like that you get that 🤝💪

🤔 you're doing the kind of videos that I'm looking for doing in Italian for people in Italy, where I see a real need of this type of thinking and approaching technology! I'm using the same method of yours, mixing bullet journal with time blocking! Really well done! Keep up with these amazing content please! ❤

🤔 Love that you've decided to do more pocket notebook / journal videos instead of a one and done deal. I've subscribed because of your catch-all pocket notebook video and so far I'm really enjoying what you do on this channel as well as on the podcast. Keep up the great work, I'd love to hear more of your ideas / how to manage notebooks / journaling type stuff.

12:38 I like to keep the index on the last pages and also do them as I go, but backwards. This way I can do literally anything I want and still fit it on an index

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Woah that's different!

@diegodealba4930

7 ай бұрын

Same here, so you ensure that you don't waste pages

🤔 Really love your videos. I’m not much a fan of journalling and prefer to process things in my head chaotically, but always learn some very useful tips from you. Keep up the good work, Park.

@12SA472012

7 ай бұрын

@mamato12_blessings Hehe. Yeah, journaling is energy-consuming, and if we have to vent our emotions and thoughts always through it, that puts us at a disadvantage when we won’t have time to journal.

Parker, cannot thank you enough for your videos. You are teaching me to "Think" from a different perspective. This was a great "Productivity" video. Keep them coming . . . 🤔

Im so thankful for the internet recommending you.

🤔 I started with the bullet journal method this summer. then I modified it to something similar to what you are doing here. I have a two page daily spread. I have my devotional prayer journal on the left page and the right page has hour breakdown, tasks, and health tracking. It have been super helpful. Great video.

this is great. posted this on your short, but i also i go through a pocket - sized moleskine at least once every month or so. i jot down things that have happened throughout the day, as well as whatever thoughts , ideas , or inspiration comes up. has made all the difference in how i treat my creative writing process. thanks for sharing this man much appreciated.

Sat in a Panera last night with this book (Digital Minimalism) and my pocket notebook! Thanks for the content and great ideas! I’m excited to read the rest of this book!

🤔 I've been a big pocket notebook guy for writing endeavours but I've been slacking. You're really helping me get back into it and even expand on how I use them. Subscribed for damn sure

🤔I really enjoy your videos, and I have come to realise that it has begun influencing my life in a positive way. takeaway: I got this idea of combining my phone case with a pocketnotebook, so that everytime I use my phone theres the note close to it, reminding me of the things I should be doing. I dont think I will be making phonecase-notebook thing anytime soon, but I am ordering my pocketnotebook right away. Thanks for inspiring me to read more, be more efficient and intentional about the usage of my time, and journal more.

I have recently started watching your channel. I enjoy your content. learning about going back to the analog system is like a breath of fresh air. So thank you for your ideas. In formulating my note books I will be using the ideas you shared. it is so easy to get hooked on the digital world and not focus on the important areas in life.

🤔 thank you. This is a good reminder for me to get back to using the time blocks. Using a notebook is simple and uncomplicated.

Getting a little pocket notebook tomorrow, I filled one up recently, but it was just word vomit with no rhyme or reason, this helps me understand how to structure everything and I am excited to see how it helps funnel my focus and as a benefit, keep me off my phone--My hands hurt from texting anyways! Thank you!

🤔saw a video from you a while back and when I saw a leather bound pocket journal at a silent auction I just had to have it!! Started jotting my Brain Blasts when they came to me, but didn't have a system to break away from my endless scrolling. So glad this video came up in my feed, thank you for making great content!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I'm glad I get to play a small part in your journey here

I really love your perspective on things thank you for sharing I’m excited to see more!

🤔 This video is awesome, I've been thinking on starting again a bullet journal and I have read Cal Newport's book, It's such a great idea to combine the time blocking with it, that's my takeaway, thanks for the idea

🤔 Read Cal Newports "Deep Work" a few months ago and enjoyed this video because it remembered me of some things like Newports "shutdown" method. Keep things up! 🤜🤛

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Love me some cal

🤔 Well done! I have employed a myriad of methods. Spent a small fortune over the years and the small “jotter” wrapped in my Saddlebackleather cover remains with me at all times. My uncle says that he has a great memory…it’s just his recall that he struggles with! Capturing has been a strong suit in my life but the daily review has been more elusive… A presentation of your routine for the daily/weekly reflections, would have value for me and perhaps others. Great content!

🤔 “Failure to plan is planning to fail.” - Ben Thanks for the great reminder.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

I constantly need it too!

ı have been searching for an effective planning system for a really long time. that is the one I would like to apply to my life and ı have found it in this video. thank you parker

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Let's go!! This is awesome. Glad I could help

I always feel like my time was well spent when I watch your videos. So well put together and I enjoy your presentation skills. Merry Christmas and I want to wish you a prosperous and fulfilling New Year. God bless you and all. you love.

🤔 Love the effort and depth of thinking applied to this.

Great stuff as always, Parker!

🤔 great video. Thought provoking. I really like the blend of philosophy with a simple note system.

🤔I have recently found your channel and have enjoyed pondering many things you have to say. I appreciate the time and effort you put in.

🧐 keep it up! I am just diving into Cal Newport’s multilevel planning system and you have the analogue daily plan down! I’ll be using your adaptation in my daily field notes/log & jotter notebooks for life and work!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Nice!! Cal is the man. I really like Field Notes. Next time you grab some do it from their website and use my promo code PARKERNOTES at check out for 10% off your full order. I love that I get to give my audience a discount and support Field Notes directly and not have to go through Amazon.

@collincoltman140

7 ай бұрын

I will, thank you!

🤔 Great content mate! Not having read Digital Minimalism yet, I now know my way forward with tech. Side note, the bujo leuchturrm paper is perfect for fountain pens!

First time viewer. Great tips. I just recently started using journals and planners. I found using a couple of sentences or even using one or two words was sufficient, instead of trying to write a flowery novel. I'm going to try time blocking my weekends.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Nice! I hope it works well for you!

Great video and explanations of the methods and your cross of the two. Love your cross method. You had some good ideas for what to do when you have to adjust your schedule. I always hated revising a pen written schedule, but yours is clear and doesn't look messy. I am currently working on a Notion template for timeboxing to share and you got me thinking of an article to write about it; thank you. I am going to share a link to this video in it as a reference for digital minimalist's approach to timeboxing. Again, great video!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! So glad you liked it and would definitely appreciate a link to my vid. So cool!

I appreciate the bibliographic information. Keep it up.

🤔Thanks for this vid. Really encourages me to schedule my day better.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for the comment

🤔 Definitely going to start carrying a pocket notebook along with some other EDC tools. I find now that I'm getting older and have 4 kids, I crave organization and don't have much time to waste. Something like this would help me immensely.

🤔 Great video, great content, I just love it. Glad to to know I'm not alone obsessing about writing my thoughts and organizing my life using notebooks while minimizing digital usage

🤔 liked this a lot, I have used R.C.’s method successfully in the past but veered off into KZread plannerland for the past few years. This has cost me alot of time and energy. Thank you for this very helpful video. Going to really think hard about my next productivity tool.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

I love that! Thanks for sharing with us!

🤔 got my first Leuchtturm pocket notebook last week and was still searching for the best way to use it. Now I have a good system to try 🙌

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

So great! I hope it helps!

🤔 Thanks for the video I’ve been looking for a good simple time blocking system, this one looks promising!

🤔😁 This was very helpful! I have heard of time blocking, but didn’t actually see it broken down. I do use bullet journaling at times. I love the idea of combining these methods. I’m very motivated to become a digital minimalist, after this video! Thanks!

@ParkerNotes

Ай бұрын

🙌🤝🤝

thats a great idea , i start using it , combining work+personal calendar into one sheet so i can structure my day :) Thank park

@ParkerNotes

2 ай бұрын

🙌🙌🫡🫡🤝

🤔 this is awesome great way to track time.. I felt bullet journaling alone had a missing piece… it’s like great I planned out my day but then I set the notebook aside and end up not following my plan. I know there is rapid logging but i found it odd ..I like the time blocking much better thank you for the book recommendation too

Hope this channel blows up🙏🏼

🤔 This is a great video. I also used to use notebooks to take notes from books while I process the notes and information, which seems to be what you are doing. Then, I moved to a zettlekasten system using notecards. I just started and I see myself using a combo of notebooks and notecards. Like you say, it has to work for you!

🤔 love your content. Really compels action… to the point w/tools. Love it!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

😮 I guess I am digital minimalist and didn’t know it. However, I can incorporate the time blocking because I do go down the rabbit hole of social media. Thanks for the video. I have consumed quite a few of your videos.

Lots to think about here. I recently retired (11/23/23), and am in awe of how much time I have on my hands now. I find myself gravitating toward adding structure to my life - weird, right? In theory, retirement is all about relaxation, but in reality, you can’t just shut off the need to be productive. I’m fortunate, I have many hobbies and a desire to be a life-long learner. That said, I’m acutely aware that the clock is ticking 😳.

🤔💭🤔 love your content and thank you for the ideas especially the book recommendations. 🙏

🤔 Interesting and useful video. I always get great book recommendations from this channel

🤔 Really interesting. I might start using the timeblick method to plan out my day. I really like that. This has given me a few new ideas to use in my notebook and plan and track my day, thank you!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! That's all I want to do. Just give some new ideas. So glad you get this

🤔 just stumbled upon your stuff. i have really enjoyed it and found it insightful! i will try to implement some of the ideas you presented.

🤔 I've been looking for a better way to plan my day for so long. I enjoy planning my day hour by hour, but I'm also really busy and like to have a traditional planner. I've found that carrying something that does both is too bulky and I never use it. To mitigate that, I've started using google calendars which has been a life saver, but I still haven't been able to plan specific hours of the day. So, I bought a dotted notebook and I'm going to try this method because it seems like the perfect way to plan my day without carrying a bulky planner! Thanks Parker, I love your videos!

🤔 I like the idea of combining time blocking into the bullet Journal. I sort of do this to plan my week, but not my day. Am going to use the daily metrics to log my reading, after watching your reading goals video!

bro your stache is legendary. also I did the philosophy, I'm on my first read through of meditations.

🤔 I needed to slow this one done and process it. I've used a bujo for years, but recently gave up on time blocking just because it seemed a bit too controlling or rigid. But dipping back into Newport here makes me reconsider. I think I'll go back to combining them for a while. Thanks for this video!

🤔 I hadn't heard the term Digital Minimalism before, interesting concept. I can definitely see how having an analog system to optimize your day/time could come in handy. Going to check out Cal Newport's book, thanks for the info!

🤔 I've consistently managed to use my own version of bujo, since i take lots of notes besides the planning. The shutdown complete is the cherry on top 🎉, thanks!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

I love that! I'm so glad there are so many notebook heads out here!

🤔 really great tips. I especially like the time blocking method. Will start to incorporate that into my daily planning.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Oh I'm so glad people are excited about it. It's been a real help for me. Glad to pass it on to you

🤔 I’m not sure if I want to get this detailed yet but I like the time blocking idea. I need to give the tech minimalism more thought. Overall, this was helpful!

I ordered a similar Rhodia notebook online, and I find to a tad to bulky to easily carry around. But I am definitely going to try this blocking method

🤔 thank you so much for your content. I`m really struggling with journaling and reflecting my thoughts for years. Your videos help me to help myself understanding me. (If that makes sense)

🤔Awesome video, i have been learning a lot because of your videos, step by step on my self-improvement jorney.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

This is great to hear! I'm glad I get to play a smart part!

Love the idea of the daily metrics. Definitely something I need to incorporate 🤔

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

It's really helpful

🤔Good one! Your videos are really helpful man!

🤔 Lot to think about! I have a bit of a hybrid analog/digital system but I do find myself constantly distracted when I go to use my digital tools. I can’t tell you how many times I open my phone specifically to log something in Things 3 or Obsidian and immediately blank on what I was going to do even though I keep both of those immediately on my home page and bar. There’s definitely a problem to be addressed there. Intentionality is my theme for the upcoming year, so your video has definitely given me plenty to consider going into that!

🤔This was actually really good!! 😍 Thank you for sharing!!

@ParkerNotes

2 ай бұрын

So glad you like it!

🤔 yay! The algorithm brought me back to your videos… gonna get a pocket notebook today

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Let's go! (You should subscribe though 😅)

@thekevinjosef

7 ай бұрын

I did this time @@ParkerNotes

🤔I've used a self modified version of Michael Hyatt's full-focus planner with a a pseudo bullet-journaling in A-5 size notebooks. I have also realized recently that using some block planning and block working will be super helpful for my super flexible and changing schedule. I appreciate your use of drawing out a simple block schedule. Thanks for sharing!

🤔 I've always liked the idea of bullet journaling but felt like it would be too hard to add into my life. Gonna give it a go in the simpliest of ways this week... see how it changes my tech use and time management. Great video!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope it helps!

🤔 This was insightful, thank you for sharing it.

🤔 Nice combination of two systems. A great example of taking the best bits of each one. ⭐

@ParkerNotes

29 күн бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🫡🫡🫡🤝 thank you!

🤔This gives me further food for thought to improve my productivity and note-taking routines. I've never really considered using pocket notebooks at all, since I tend to write larger letters to make them more distinct and readable. But currently taking quick notes on my smartphone can be a bit of a hassle, since I am not that good at typing fast ad without errors (be they my fault or autocorrect's), I try to be slower and more meticulous. That's good, of course, for a lot of things, but for quickly jotting down notes a pocket notebook or something might be a better idea. I am more confident in writing with fewer errors AND wouldn't have to deal with autocorrect issues. Anyway, I'm rambling. Great video!

Bro, i really appreciate your work and all the effort you put into production. I just want to tell you to set the camera settings and focus to Manual and adjust them accordingly, autofocus and auto exposure break the uniformity between takes. Good luck 🤙🏻

🤔 I’m Thinking. I enjoy your videos, please keep them coming. Thank You.

🤔 Great video. It was really helpful to see how you combined the two methods. Simple and easy to follow. I am thinking about how to incorporate in a job where I keep track of my meetings through my outlook and join them online. I might be able to use it to plan my month and my days off but won't be able to plan my work days. But I think it will still have a huge impact on reducing my screen time. Thank you.

@ParkerNotes

6 ай бұрын

Awesome!! So glad you liked it 🙌

I hit that subscribe button so quick when you said "help you study and think more deeply"

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Haha I love that

I bought the book for my Kindle shortly after I heard him on a Bigger Pockets interview, but unfortunately, I haven't even started reading the book. 2 years ago, I attempted to give bullet journaling a try, but found myself only duplicating what I already used efficiently digitally. A few months ago, I downloaded the Day One journal app and have enjoyed using it with the option to scan a handwritten page into the digital journal, if I choose. I have however, started using a notebook as a journal for work, which hasn't been too bad so far and I actually look forward to writing something in it at the end of the day, no matter the length of what is written.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

That journal sounds great. Thanksnfor the comment, I know other people reading this will appreciate the suggestions too

🤔 You’ve got yourself a new subscriber, frand. Dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety due to disorganization and memory issues. Trying to figure out a method to implement systems that work with my adhd and depressive nature (thanks pop 😅) and found your channel. Good stuff so far, thank you for the content. You’ve definitely gone very analogue with your systems, have you come across any systems that leverage digital tools that - while they might not work for you - might work for someone else? Either way, hope to get started with this or something like it in the next few days. Really can’t just sit around researching and not *doing*. Again thanks!

🤔 Great video! Now I want to go and get a pocket notebook to try it!

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Do it! This leuchtturm1917 A6 is about the size of a smartphone so I ended up reaching for it when I was programmed to pull out my phone 😆 amzn.to/3SYvLM7

🤔HI I´m from Argentina, great material, thanks I do really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing!

@ParkerNotes

Ай бұрын

🤝🤝🫡

:thinking Really great video. High level and detail. Please keep it up!!!

🤔 I really liked the approach, particularly integrating the two methods. I’ll be giving it a shot soon.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Awesome!

I believe that those who make technology develop the way technology influences people. An endless stream of content is profitable and developed with an addiction model in mind. So a small number of people influence technology but it’s then used to influence the masses

🤔 Thanks. I’ve kept various notebooks and journals over the years, but in the past 10-15 years, with the advent of smart phones, I’ve lost all those habits and am now trying to rebuild them.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Glad you've recognized it. Good work building them back. I love it!

🤔 your are really shaping my way on how to think better thank you :D😄😃

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Makes me want to work even harder on this content

I'm going to look up these books now! 🤔

🤔 - Great video! Thanks for posting. I used a bullet journal a few years ago but moving back to it. Just picked up a couple of the Leuchtturm 1917 pocket notebooks and was wondering about the best way to use them.

🤔 Excellent ideas, I can definitely adapt them into my current system.

@ParkerNotes

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad to help