🧠How to get started with Obsibrain?

Getting Started with Obsibrain

Let's dive in and explore how to get started with this comprehensive productivity template.

Note: Configuring Obsibrain the Way You Want

While the Obsibrain template is designed to be a comprehensive productivity solution, we understand that everyone has unique preferences and workflows.

If you need to tweak or customize any aspect of the template, you can easily do so by navigating to the settings.

To access the Obsibrain settings, simply go to Settings > Obsibrain.

Here, you'll find various options to personalize the template, such as adjusting the base folder structure or configuring other preferences to align with your needs. Feel free to explore these settings and make Obsibrain your own.

Navigating the Obsibrain Vault

First time opening Obsibrain vault.

When you first open the Obsibrain vault, you'll be greeted with a clean and organized interface. The left-hand sidebar displays the core folders that use the P.A.R.A Folder Structure:

Folder Structure.

1. 0-plan: Your high-level mission control. This is where you map out long-term goals and conduct periodic reviews (daily, weekly, monthly) to stay aligned.

2. 1-projects: Your active "front line." This folder houses endeavors with a specific goal and a deadline (e.g., "Launch New Website" or "Plan Vacation").

3. 2-areas: Your ongoing responsibilities. These are aspects of your life that require a standard of performance over time but have no end date (e.g., "Finances," "Health," or "Work Responsibilities").

4. 3-resources: Your personal library. Store topics of interest, hobbies, or reference materials that support your projects and areas (e.g., "Obsidian Tips," "Cooking Recipes," or "Research").

5. 4-archives: Your storage unit. Neatly move completed projects or inactive areas here to keep your active workspace lean and focused.

6. 5-notes: Your digital inbox. This is your general note-taking area for fleeting thoughts, quick captures, and ideas that haven't been categorized yet.

7. assets: The assets folder contains all your uploaded images + the scripts and templates folders.

   1. scripts: This folder houses the custom scripts and automations that power various Obsibrain features.

   2. templates: Here, you'll find pre-built templates for things like goal setting, periodic reviews, and other productivity workflows.

Take some time to explore these different sections and familiarize yourself with the overall structure of the Obsibrain vault.

Accessing the help center

If you are feeling lost in Obsibrain and need support, either from the documentation, the community, or the team, you can press the bottom right Obsibrain icon as shown in Screen 1, and it will open the support help center (Screen 2).

1 - Support center quick access

2 - Support center

Obsibrain's Default Interface Shortcuts

3 - Quick access to create a daily planning.

4 - Quick access to fetch latest Obsibrain's update.

Getting Started with Daily Planning

One of the core features of Obsibrain is the ability to conduct regular periodic reviews including the daily planning to plan out your day. To access the daily planning, simply click the calendar icon in the top right, as shown in Screen 3.

This will open your daily planning page, where you can reflect on your progress, update your tasks, and plan for the day ahead.

Updating Obsibrain

Obsibrain is designed to be a living, evolving system. To ensure you always have the latest features and improvements, we recommend using the BRAT plugin to check for updates, as shown in Screen 4.

🚀 Your First 5 Minutes: The 3 Missions

To help you achieve "Flow State" quickly, follow these three simple missions to set up your Second Brain:

1. Mission 1: The Daily Hub: Open today's note using the Open Daily command. This is where your day begins and ends.

2. Mission 2: Capture: Clear your head by using the New Task command. Get those nagging thoughts out of your brain and into the system.

3. Mission 3: Define a Goal: Create your first Big-Picture objective with the New Goal command. Linking your daily actions to a long-term vision is the key to sustained motivation.

Finish Onboarding: Once you've explored these missions and feel comfortable, click the "Finish Onboarding" button in your vault to unlock the full power of Obsibrain.

Exploring Obsibrain's Features

To learn more about the various features and capabilities of Obsibrain, such as task management, goal tracking, and the P.A.R.A. organizational system, please refer to the Task Management section of the documentation.

If you're new to Obsidian, we also recommend reviewing the Obsidian Beginner's Guide to familiarize yourself with the core Obsidian concepts and functionality.