PARA Organizational System
PARA Organizational System
Below are the four top-level categories that encompass every type of information you might encounter in your work and life.
Projects
A project is "a series of tasks linked to a goal, with a deadline"
Examples include: Complete app mockup; Develop project plan; Execute business development campaign; Write blog post; Finalize product specifications; Attend conference
Areas
An "area of responsibility" is a sphere of activity with a standard to be maintained over time.
Examples include: Health; Finances, Professional Development; Travel; Hobbies; Friends; Apartment; Car; Productivity; Direct reports; Product Development; Writing; etc.
Resources
A resource is "a topic or theme of ongoing interest."
Examples include: habit formation; project management; transhumanism; coffee; music; gardening; online marketing; SEO; interior design; architecture; note-taking
Archives
Archives include "inactive items from the other three categories."
Examples include: projects that have been completed or become inactive; areas that you are no longer committed to maintaining; resources that you are no longer interested in