Organizing your life isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Everyone has their own journey to find what works for them. During my journey, I've tried different methods. Some didn't work, and some did. Here's what didn't work for me:

Methods That Didn't Work:

1. Kanban/Scrum for Personal Use:

   • These methods are great for projects but require a lot of effort when you have various projects, chores, and daily tasks.
   • When the board gets filled with too many tasks, it becomes overwhelming. Tools like Trello didn't help me manage my tasks effectively.

2. GTD (Getting Things Done):

   • GTD works well for structured projects, but it started to break down for me over time.
   • The "Sometimes/Maybe Later" category became a mess with too many projects and tasks without clear start dates.

3. Bullet Journaling:

   • While I liked the idea of a paper-based system, it didn't work for me because many of my projects are digital.

What I'm Looking For:

Through these experiences, I've figured out what I need in an organizational system:

• Quick Capture: I want a system that lets me record ideas quickly without delay.

• Inbox: During idea capture, I don't want to worry about when or where to do something. I need a simple inbox to collect my ideas.

• Projects and Tags: Projects are great for grouping tasks by goals, while tags help categorize tasks by context for better planning.

• Scalability: The system should be easy for everyday tasks but also flexible for bigger projects.

• Centralization: Using multiple tools for personal organization is a hassle. I want one simple system to stick with.

• Resilience: Sometimes, I step away from my system, and when I return, I want to pick up where I left off, not start over.

What Works for Me:

Currently, I'm using a simple to-do app like Todoist or TickTick. It supports projects and tags. I don't use a "sometimes/maybe" folder; instead, I schedule all tasks I'm actively working on and keep the rest under filter "Unscheduled." I have a special task type called "milestones" to remind me of my overall direction, and I can adjust priorities as needed. For prioritization, I use the Eisenhower matrix. I find the "Quick Capture" feature in my to-do app very helpful. I also experiment with retrospectives and use project comments to store project-specific notes.