How to Build an Organisational System That Actually Works for Your Brain

Welcome to a new way of thinking about organisation. If you've ever felt like you're fighting against yourself when trying to get organised, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. The key to building an organisational system that actually works is understanding how your brain works, then designing around that truth rather than forcing yourself into someone else's perfect planner.

Understand Your Brain

The first step is radical self-knowledge. You need to understand your brain, your personality, and your values—and then accept reality. This isn't about fixing yourself; it's about working with how you're wired, not against it.

• Notice what times of day you feel most alert
• Pay attention to which formats you naturally gravitate towards (visual, written, digital, physical)
• Observe what you actually open and use versus what sits untouched

This observation phase is your foundation. Without it, you're building on sand.

Pick What Feels Right

Here's the truth: if a tool feels natural to you, you'll actually use it. If it feels forced, you won't—no matter how 'perfect' it looks on someone else's desk or screen. Stop picking systems because you think you 'should'. Start choosing what genuinely feels right.

This might mean sticky notes instead of a sophisticated app. It might mean voice memos instead of written lists. The 'right' tool is the one that matches your brain and values, not the one that wins awards or gets recommended by productivity gurus.

Build Your Simple System

Once you know what works, it's time to design your setup. The goal here is the path of least resistance. Anchor your choices to your Why—your deeper purpose—and then make everything as simple as possible.

• Reduce barriers to entry (keep your tools visible and accessible)
• Say no to complexity, even if others can handle more
• Create visual cues that support your brain's natural patterns

Your everyday life should require less brute force and fewer heroic efforts. When your setup matches how you think, steady progress becomes natural.

Enjoy the Ease (And Keep Adjusting)

This is where the magic happens. When you're using a system built specifically for your brain, you stop fighting yourself. You experience that peaceful, organised feeling—not because you've become someone else, but because you've finally honoured who you are.

And here's the beautiful part: if something fails, don't add 'try harder' to your to-do list. Treat it as a data point. Adjust the setup with compassion. Over time, those small tweaks build a system you genuinely trust because it was made for you, by you.

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