Forget rigid systems — try this simple approach.
Why Complex Note-Review Systems Don’t Work — and How a Simple Daily Routine Can Fix That Fast
Most people overcomplicate how they review their notes.
They collect tons of ideas but get overwhelmed when it’s time to revisit them. So they turn to rigid systems — weekly reviews, spaced repetition, or over-the-top note-taking processes.
But all these methods do is add another task to your to-do list. And suddenly you’ve got another chore to complete.
It’s no wonder many of us don’t like reviewing our notes!
I’ve tried some of the most complex review systems out there, they never worked for me. They always felt forced & my creative sprit rebels against anything that feels forced.
The only thing that has worked for me to regularly review my notes? Spending quality time with them.
That’s it. I don’t have any complicated routine or strict review schedule. I just focus on spending time with my notes everyday.
It feels natural, not forced.
That’s not to say that I’m not intentional. Intention is different to imposing strict rules on yourself. In fact when you are intentional you rarely need those strict…
