Me and My Journey with Obsidian
Hi there! Welcome to brain.hiya.ro, my website where I’m experimenting with making my private notes accessible to the world. I’ve just recently begun to post some of my ideas and experiences on this website, and I hope it may be useful to you in some way.
Before Obsidian, I was hopping between different tools:
- Notion: While Notion is an excellent tool, I decided to part ways with it for one reason: control over my data. As someone who values their onlinesecurity andprivacy, I wanted to keep my notes more private and maintain control over what’s shared with the world and what stays strictly between me and my eyes.
- Google Suite: To be honest, I have a feeling that Google already knows way too much about me. I’m not willing to give up more of my very personal data to another giant in the tech industry.
One of the first tools I used to implement Getting Things Done for myself was Jello Dashboard. It helped me get started with task management, but as I grew more comfortable with 🎯 GTD principles, I craved a tool that could handle note-taking and organization in a more comprehensive way.
Now, let me tell you why I’m a fan of Obsidian:
- I prefer tools that focus on operations rather than just the vision. Obsidian fits this bill perfectly!
- I take tons of notes – like, seriously tons! My brain processes information best when it’s all laid out, and Obsidian helps me relate absorbed parts into more coherent topics.
- I’m also a big advocate for mindmaps! I use them to gather and share ideas because they activate more areas of our brains, fostering creativity and breaking free from patterned thinking.
Using Obsidian Daily
I primarily use Obsidian for:
- 📅 Daily notes: I have a daily note template that I use to jot down tasks, thoughts, and experiences. This helps me keep track of my life and work each day.
- 🔑 Personal and work items: I manage both personal and work-related tasks and projects using Obsidian’s powerful linking system.
- 📈 Progress over perfection: I’ve taken a “progress over perfection” approach with Obsidian, loving to see how my use of the tool evolves. I’m not afraid to make mistakes or change things up as I learn more about what works best for me.
Obsidian: The Tool Itself
A few tips to help you started experimenting:
- Where to download:
- Obsidian can be downloaded from their official website
- They offer versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Alternatively, you can install it via Snap (for Linux) or Homebrew (for macOS)
- Looking for inspiration:
- Check out the hottest tools used by the Obsidian community on https://github.com/topics/obsidian. You’ll see what’s currently trending and how active this area is.
- There’s also a growing collection of Obsidian-related content on YouTube and other platforms.
- For plugins and theme inspirations, explore the Obsidian plugin repository: https://www.obsidian.md/plugins
Brain-hiya.ro
While this website is still in its infancy, I have a strong desire to share my experiences with you. Here are snippets of my notes as they go from private to public areas.
Your opinion counts, thus please don’t hesitate to just-say@hiya.ro with any recommendations or thoughts about where I should concentrate my time and efforts.
Cheers! yaro