Projects & Activities

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Organize your life journeys, work efforts, and journaling topics with

. Use for things with clear beginnings and endings, and for ongoing pursuits and regular reflections.

Understanding vs Activities

and are called Threads in Journal it! They help you group related content together.

Time-bounded efforts and life journeys with clear beginnings and endings. Perfect for initiatives, experiences, and personal journeys that unfold over time.

Characteristics:

  • Has a defined end or deliverable
  • Can be completed and archived
  • Often has milestones or phases
  • Requires focused effort over weeks/months

Examples:

First pregnancy2024 college applicationsACL surgery recoveryKitchen remodelSwitch to tech career

Ongoing pursuits and journaling topics without a specific end date. Perfect for continuous responsibilities, recurring work, and regular journaling themes.

Characteristics:

  • Continues indefinitely
  • Maintains or improves something
  • Has recurring or cycles
  • Part of regular workflow

Examples:

Gratitude journalDream journalMonthly budget reviewReading Client support

Organizational Hierarchy

and create a flexible hierarchy within your , allowing you to organize content at the right level of granularity:

areaWork ( )
├─projectQ4 Product Launch ( )
├─taskMarketing campaign
├─goalLaunch deadline
└─noteRequirements
└─activityTeam Management ( )
├─taskWeekly 1-on-1s
└─noteTeam meeting

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and can also be parents to other and , creating deeper hierarchies when needed.

Key Features

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Dedicated

Each thread has its own customizable

with panels for quick insights and actions.

  • Personalized panels per thread
  • Quick stats and progress tracking
  • Configurable panels for what matters most
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Overview Section

Organized content view divided into three subsections, each with tabs to switch between content types.

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Quick Filter Context Switching

The most powerful feature - instantly switch your entire view context to any thread from anywhere.

  • In Home tab: → Thread selection changes entire view
  • Available in , Files, Search views
  • No navigation needed - just select and focus
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Hierarchical Organization

Create flexible depth by nesting

under or other as needed.

When to Use What

projectUse When:

  • You have a specific outcome to achieve
  • The effort has a clear beginning and end
  • You need to track progress toward completion
  • Resources and effort are concentrated
  • You want to archive when done

activityUse When:

  • The work is ongoing with no end date
  • You have recurring responsibilities
  • Content accumulates over time
  • It's part of regular workflow
  • You maintain or improve something

Understanding Your Situation

See how different people organize their projects and activities across various life areas (Work, Family, Health, Growth, etc.).

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Professional

Projects

  • Launch online consulting serviceWorkFinance
  • Get PMP/AWS certificationWorkGrowth
  • Lead Q1 product launchWork

Activities

  • Weekly planningWorkGrowth
  • Deep work blocksWork
  • Skill learningWorkGrowth
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Student

Projects

  • Complete thesis/capstone projectGrowthWork
  • Apply to 5 grad schoolsGrowthFinance
  • Land summer internshipWorkGrowth

Activities

  • Study sessionsGrowth
  • Lectures & labsGrowth
  • Research & writingGrowthWork
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Balanced Life

Projects

  • Renovate kitchen/bathroomFamilyFinance
  • Plan Europe family tripFamilyFun
  • Lose 20 pounds in 6 monthsHealthGrowth

Activities

  • Weekly reviewGrowthHealth
  • Family timeFamilyLove
  • Exercise routineHealth
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Creative

Projects

  • Complete 20-piece portfolioWorkGrowth
  • Publish first novelWorkFun
  • Solo art exhibition in JuneWorkFun

Activities

  • Creative workFunGrowth
  • Client projectsWork
  • Business adminWorkFinance
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Parent/Caregiver

Projects

  • Research & choose preschoolFamilyFinance
  • Create family photo albumFamilyLove
  • Establish bedtime routineFamilyHealth

Activities

  • School activitiesFamily
  • Homework helpFamilyGrowth
  • Family mealsFamilyLove

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started with

1

Identify What You Need

Has a clear endpoint or completion criteria? →

. Ongoing with no specific end date? → .

2

Create It

Go to Organizer tab → open

or tab → tap add button → name it, choose icon and color, and assign it to one or more (Work, Family, Health, etc.).

3

Set Up Structure

Create an

to organize its structure and plan. Add and as needed. Use the three overview sub-sections to organize quick-access items, planner content, and journal templates.

4

Use Quick Filter

In Home tab, select your

to instantly switch your entire view context. No navigation needed.

5

Archive When Done

When a

is complete, mark it done and archive. are ongoing but can also be archived when no longer relevant.

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Pro Tip: Nested Organization

can contain sub-projects, and can contain sub-activities. Use this to break down complex initiatives while maintaining clear relationships. For example, a 'Europe Trip 2024' might contain 'Paris Weekend', 'Rome Visit', and 'Berlin Conference' as sub-projects to organize each leg of your journey.

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Quick Start

Not sure whether something should be a

or ? Start with a . You can always convert it to an later if you realize it's ongoing, or archive it when complete.

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