iPhone notes
I see a lot of different tips on Pinterest and I say to myself I’m gonna try it so I can have a better planning system aaaaand then I end up forgetting about it. This time I tried this one as I was reading and when I say I’m obsessed with it, it’s legit obsession. I have been able to create a dashboard link all my notes together from this ONE tip.
Start by creating a blank note and title it with something like dashboard (just like you would with any other new note)
Then in the next line type >> and you most recent notes will appear. Select one and hit enter.
Then rinse and repeat until you have all your notes in that list.
If you want to go a step further, in each of those notes you >>dashboard and it makes it easier to get back to your dashboard. I’ll show you all in another post what that will look like.
Using the iPhone Notes app to its full potential can truly transform the way you organize your thoughts and daily tasks. I recently embraced the dashboard concept mentioned here, and it has become a game changer for my planning. Creating a centralized note as a dashboard lets me link to all relevant notes, from daily brain dumps to weekly planning templates, making it easier than ever to track my tasks and ideas. One useful tip is to regularly update your dashboard to reflect your current priorities, which makes navigation faster and keeps your notes relevant and actionable. The >> feature is incredibly handy for linking notes quickly without leaving your dashboard, which saves time during busy days. Additionally, pairing this with a daily or evening ritual—as suggested in some popular personal planning tips—helps reinforce your productivity habits. For example, dedicating a few minutes each evening to review and organize your notes through the dashboard ensures you don’t miss important tasks or ideas. Beyond just linking notes, you can customize your dashboard by adding categories like "To-Do," "Ideas," or "Projects" to segment your notes clearly. This method not only streamlines your workflow but also reduces the overwhelm of scattered notes across the app. Finally, syncing your notes with iCloud keeps your dashboard accessible across all your Apple devices, making it convenient whether you’re on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. By integrating these steps, users can harness the full power of the iPhone Notes app as a personal planning hub, similar to well-crafted templates shared on platforms like Lemon8 and Pinterest.
