Understanding Descriptor
While
and Threads ( & ) organize your content Hierarchically by life domains and time-bounded efforts, descriptor add Contextual layers that cut across these boundaries.
Labels
WHAT is this about?
Topics, themes, categories
People
WHO is involved?
Individuals, relationships
Places
WHERE did it happen?
Locations, venues, destinations
Labels
Global Labels
Available everywhere in your journal. Use them for concepts that apply across all
of your life.Smart prioritization: Global labels can have parent
(areas, threads, or other labels). When you select a parent in the picker, its labels show up at the top for easy access.Examples:
Private Labels
Specific to a parent
( or thread). Great for -specific tags that don't need to show up everywhere.Key Rules:
• Show up only when parent
• Can't be used without the parent
• Keep -specific tags organized
Example:
A "Website Redesign"
might have private labels like Wireframe, Client-feedback, V2-ideas that only make sense within that context.People & Places: Relationship and Location Tracking
People
Track interactions, memories, and info about people in your life.
Perfect for:
- •Meeting with colleagues
- •Conversations with friends
- •Gift ideas and preferences
- •Professional networking
- •Family memories
Places
Organize content by location to capture context and memories tied to specific places.
Common uses:
- •Travel destinations
- •Favorite cafes for work
- •Meeting venues
- •Home vs office
- •Event locations
Powerful Features
Full Capabilities
Labels, People, and Places have the same powerful features as other
.- •Dedicated with panels
- •Overview section with content tabs
- •Complete of tagged items
Cross-Cutting Organization
Descriptors work across your entire organizational hierarchy.
- •Tag items from any area or
- •See connections across boundaries
- •Multiple descriptors per item
Smart Filtering
Quickly filter and find content using descriptor combinations.
- •Filter by label +
- •Find all about a person
- •View everything from a place
Intelligent Suggestions
Context-aware descriptor suggestions make tagging effortless.
- •Global labels with active parents appear at top
- •Private labels show only with parent selected
- •Recent and frequently used prioritization
Best Practices
🏷️Label Guidelines
- •Keep labels concise and meaningful
- •Use private labels for -specific tags
- •Avoid overlapping with existing
- •Review and consolidate labels periodically
Pro Tip: Multi-Dimensional Organization
Combine hierarchical and descriptor organizers for powerful organization. For example, tag a meeting
with the Project (what you're working on), the Person (who you met with), and the Place (where it happened) to capture full context.When to Use Each Type
Use Labels for topics and themes, People for relationship-centric content, and Places when location adds meaningful context. Remember that these complement, not replace, your hierarchical organization with
and Threads.