Kathleen Spracklen - Do Your New Year’s Resolutions Go Into Your Zettelkasten?
Kathleen Spracklin explores the idea of incorporating New Year's resolutions into a Zettelkasten system, inspired by Victoria Crowder's method of using a 'plot box' for fiction writing. This approach allows for temporary placement of cards in the Zettelkasten, making it easier to track and act on resolutions. Spracklin uses her resolution to exercise more as an example, creating three types of cards: an exercise tracker, a motivational card, and an affirmation card. These cards help maintain focus on the resolution by providing logical reasons, tracking progress, and visualizing success. This method contrasts with traditional resolutions by emphasizing ongoing motivation and visualization, rather than just setting a goal.
Key Points:
- Incorporate resolutions into a Zettelkasten for better tracking and motivation.
- Use a 'plot box' to temporarily organize active resolution cards.
- Create an exercise tracker, motivational card, and affirmation card to support resolutions.
- Focus on logical reasons, progress tracking, and visualizing success.
- Avoid traditional resolutions; emphasize ongoing motivation and visualization.