(I’ve been meaning to make this post for a while now, so here’s my favorite studying software)
So I’ve been using Obsidian as a way to organize all my thoughts and notes, and it’s honestly like having a second brain at this point. It’s been super helpful in keeping track of what I’m learning and seeing how everything is connected.
My Setup
I’ve based my system on the Zettelkasten method, which is all about breaking ideas down into small, manageable notes that can link to each other. I learned about it from a super helpful YouTuber, morganeua. If you’re curious, definitely check out her videos!
I use tags to organize my notes, and for each class (or big topic), I have one main note that links to all the related notes. It makes it super easy to find things when I need them.
And the graph view? Amazing. It shows all my notes as little dots that connect to each other, so I can literally see how different ideas are linking up. And the more notes I add, the more connections I see—it’s like watching my brain map itself out in real time!
Seeing Connections
What I love about Obsidian is that it pushes me to connect topics or ideas I wouldn’t normally realize are related. Like, I’ve linked things from my physics classes to stuff I’m working on in philosophy or personal projects. It’s made me much more aware of what I’m learning and how it ties into everything else.
It’s easy to forget that knowledge doesn’t exist in its own little vacuum, but this process reminds me of that. Plus, it’s super satisfying when find those connections, it’s like a lightbulb going off in my head. I feel like I’m building this network of knowledge that keeps growing as I learn more.
Why It’s So Rewarding
There’s something really cool about seeing all your notes come together, especially when you didn’t expect them to. It makes learning feel more connected and meaningful. I’m not just writing things down and forgetting about them—it’s more like everything is part of this bigger picture. And that keeps me motivated to keep going.
(I would love to see other systems or software people use for their notes! Also, feel free to drop an ask about my obsidian, I could honestly go on forever)
