Written by Agnes Lausen, this blog explores the art of academic work—sharing ideas, experiences, and approaches that help shape your unique practice. Here you’ll find reflections on note-taking, research planning, and the craft of transforming overwhelming information into structured knowledge. Join the journey of turning scattered thoughts into original insights while developing systems that truly work for you.
Some features get a lot of attention when we talk about setting up a note-taking system. In this post we are going to dive into some of the less talked about features that might be what you need to create a truly sustainable note-taking system that works for you.
When we treat notes as fact-containers by primarily recording what others think rather than using notes to develop our own thinking, there is a real risk of creating a gap between collecting and thinking that can make both notetaking and writing harder.
Oh how many times I have dreamt of being the undisturbed researcher with the predictable schedule. But between unpredictable writing sessions, shifting project demands, and the constant tension between deep work and administrative tasks, traditional time management feels inadequate. This post explores a more flexible approach to weekly planning and practical strategies for creating sustainable planning rhythms that actually stick, even when your research and weeks do not look the same.
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