Create structure inĀ OmniFocus by applying insights from mind-mapping your responsibilities.
In this article, we’ll examine how to structure OmniFocus based on a mind map of your responsibilities in life and work. I recommend reading theĀ Foundation: Mind Mapping Your ResponsibilitiesĀ article before proceeding if you haven’t already.
Creating a Basic Folder Structure
This mind map serves as a handy starting point for structuring OmniFocus. At a minimum, I recommend creating a folder for each of your major areas of responsibility so you can focus on them as needed. This is especially useful when combined with the Focus feature and Custom Perspectives in the Pro edition of OmniFocus.
A fourth folder, “System Maintenance,” houses projects and actions that help keep your system up to date, such as “š¦ System Maintenance” and “š§ Daily Review Complete.”Ā There may also be a top-level folder where you keep project templates.