“Templates turned my chaotic vault into a well-oiled knowledge machine!”

Once you start using templates in Obsidian, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them. They save time, keep your notes consistent, and help you focus on what matters: your ideas.

Here are 10 essential templates that every Obsidian user should consider adding to their vault.

Track moods, goals, and reflections daily with a consistent format.

# Daily Journal - {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}}

## Morning - Mood: ##Top 3 goals: ## Evening - Wins: - Lessons learned: #tags #journal #daily

Stay organized during meetings by noting attendees, agenda, and action items.

# Meeting Notes - {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}} **Attendees:** **Agenda:** --- ## Notes --- ## Action Items - [ ] #tags #meeting #work

Keep track of project goals, milestones, and resources in one place.

# Project: {{title}} ## Overview ## Goals ## Milestones ## Resources #tags #project

Capture summaries, key takeaways, and favorite quotes while reading.

# Book Notes: {{title}} **Author:** **Summary:** --- ## Key Takeaways --- ## Quotes #tags #booknotes #reading

Quickly jot down ideas with context and priority.

# Idea: {{title}} **Description:** **Category:** **Priority:** #tags #idea

Reflect on your week’s progress, challenges, and plan ahead.

# Weekly Review - Week {{date:WW}}, {{date:YYYY}} ## Wins ## Challenges ## Focus for next week #tags #review #weekly

Organize your to-dos with priority and deadlines.

# Task List - {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}} - [ ] Task 1 - Due: - [ ] Task 2 - Due: #tags #tasks

Structure research findings clearly with sources and summaries.

# Research: {{title}} **Source:** **Summary:** **Key Points:** #tags #research

Document post-meeting thoughts, decisions, and next steps.

# Meeting Follow-Up - {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}} **Decisions Made:** **Next Steps:** #tags #meeting #followup

Plan blog posts, videos, or other content with outlines and deadlines.

# Content Plan: {{title}} **Type:** (Blog, Video, Podcast) **Outline:** **Deadline:** #tags #content #planning

These 10 templates cover a wide range of use cases and will help you build a solid foundation in Obsidian. Customize them to your needs, and watch your productivity soar!

 Which templates do you use most? Got any favorites to share? Drop them in the comments!

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