Notes worth coming back to
A simple approach to ideas, lists and small observations.
One thought per note
A short note is easier to find and develop. Give it a specific title: “What to pack for a weekend away” says more than “Thoughts”.
Leave a little context
One sentence about why you wrote something down can be more useful than a long list of tags. If a note relates to another piece of writing, add a link or its title.
Write down the next step
A working note can end with one small action. It makes returning after a break easier, without having to reconstruct your entire train of thought.
Clear the inbox occasionally
Review new notes from time to time. Move useful ideas into lasting material and finished work into an archive. You do not need a perfect system, just one you find easy to use.