Looking for Advice on Setting Up My Obsidian Vault

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Looking for Advice on Setting Up My Obsidian Vault

I’ve been using Obsidian for a bit now, but I’d still consider myself an amateur. I’ve got a long list of goals I want to accomplish, but I’m not 100% sure on the how. I also really like the UI from MAKE.MD, but I’m torn because I feel like it changes too much overall, and I’m not sure it’s worth the trade-off.

I’m also a truck driver, so mobile compatibility (Android) is super important for me. Ideally, I’d love to have a way to use a voice assistant or some kind of voice input system to easily call and verbally add to a note while I’m on the road. Something like that would make my life MUCH MUCH easier.

So, I figured I’d ask here: What are some good ways (plugins, workflows, structure ideas, etc.) to pull this all together?

Here’s What I’m Trying to Do:

  1. A Centralized Hub for All My Stuff
    I want one place where I can keep all my thoughts, ideas, and knowledge so I don’t lose anything. Easy to find, easy to access, and it needs to work well on mobile.

  2. Track and Prioritize My To-Dos

    • Track various to-dos (quick tasks, ongoing tasks, prioritized stuff).
    • Make sure it’s easy to organize, sort, and prioritize from my phone while I’m on the move.
    • Suggestions for plugins or workflows for organizing tasks would be great.

  3. Plan and Brainstorm Projects
    I need a space to plan out and brainstorm projects like:

    • Coding
    • Fanfiction ideas
    • Android/Windows optimization and customization resources.
      (I keep forgetting useful stuff I come across!)

  4. Store Information and Media
    I need a spot to save links, images, files, and notes—basically anything I want to look at later or reference/share.

  5. Daily Planning That I Can Update Throughout the Day
    I’m looking for a simple daily planner setup where I can:

    • Start with a basic plan
    • Make quick updates throughout the day from my phone as things shift around.

  6. Dump “Rogue” Thoughts and Questions
    I get a lot of random thoughts and questions that I don’t want to lose. I need somewhere to dump them quickly, preferably with voice input while I’m driving. Later, I can sort them into:

    • Ideas I want to build on
    • Questions I need to research
    • Miscellaneous notes.

  7. Track ADHD Behaviors and Experiences
    I want to document my ADHD-related experiences and behaviors in a clean, organized way:

    • Start with a “To Research” status for things I’m unsure about.
    • Once researched, categorize behaviors as:
      • Good, bad, beneficial, harmful, etc.
      • Habit, skill, learned behavior, etc.
      • Add a priority level (high, medium, low).
    • Separate out anything not related to ADHD/Autism so I can keep things tidy.

    Any suggestions for plugins, templates, or workflows to manage this efficiently?

  8. Build a Personal “About Me” Profile
    I want to create a detailed personal profile—kind of like a “get to know me” section but way deeper. This would include stuff like:

    • Habits, preferences (music, media, etc.), and skill levels
    • Life events and milestones
    • Areas I think I need to improve
    • My general thoughts and feelings on different topics.

  9. Profiles for People in My Life
    I’d like to keep track of people in my life (personal and professional). Profiles would include:

    • Useful info: birthdays, habits, life events, preferences
    • My thoughts about them, and what I think they think about me.

  10. Medicated Productivity Tasks
    When I take my ADHD medication, I have a lot of pent-up motivation and energy, so I want a separate spot to pull from. Something that includes:

    • Quick wins to keep the momentum going
    • More challenging tasks I normally avoid
    • Creative or idea-based tasks I can dive into while focused.

  11. Capture and Build on Ideas
    I get a lot of random ideas that I want to write down quickly, but I also need a way to build on them later. Ideally, I want to separate them into:

    • Quick thoughts that need minimal work
    • Ideas that need more research or brainstorming
    • Bigger concepts that could turn into full-on projects.

What I’m Stuck On:

  • How do I structure all this? Should I use folders, tags, links, or a mix? What’s a good balance for keeping things organized but easy to use?
  • Are there any specific plugins or workflows that you recommend? Especially for:
    • Mobile note-taking (Android)
    • Voice input while driving (something simple and reliable)
    • Task management, daily planning, or ADHD tracking
  • Does anyone here use MAKE.MD? I love its UI, but I feel like it changes too much. I’d love to hear if it’s worth sticking with or if there’s a better alternative.
  • Any ideas for efficiently documenting ADHD behaviors (Point 7)? I’m worried it could get messy without the right setup.

I want something that’s powerful but still easy to use and maintain—especially while I’m on the road. Any advice, tips, or recommendations would be massively appreciated. Thanks a ton! :pray: