PARA System
Personal workspace · Knowledge management · Portland, OR
Joaquin Medina files every project, note and reference under four buckets and reviews them each weekend.
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AreasPersonal finances
Health
Design craft
Home
Friendships
Vehicle
Tables
Areas
6 sample rows · 8 columnsThe responsibilities you maintain indefinitely, each with a standard.
| Area | Standard to keep | Review cadence | State | Last reviewed | Importance | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal finances | Pay every bill on time and save 15% of income | Oct 14, 2026 | — | |||
| Health | Sleep seven hours, move daily, annual checkups | Oct 9, 2026 | — | |||
| Design craft | Ship one portfolio-worthy piece a quarter | Oct 4, 2026 | — | |||
| Home | Rent paid, repairs logged, space tidy | Sep 29, 2026 | — | |||
| Friendships | See each close friend at least monthly | Sep 24, 2026 | — | |||
| Vehicle | Insurance, service and registration current | Sep 19, 2026 | — |
Projects
8 sample rows · 8 columnsEfforts with a finish line, each filed under the area it serves.
| Project | Status | Area | Deadline | Effort | Archived | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back up and sort ten years of photos | Home | Nov 16, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Train for the neighbourhood 5k | Health | Dec 1, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Rebuild my portfolio site | Design craft | Dec 16, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Prepare the annual tax return | Personal finances | Nov 11, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Renew the apartment lease | Home | Nov 1, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Book the vehicle service | Vehicle | Nov 21, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Plan a weekend with Ravi and Tess | Friendships | Dec 6, 2026 | No | — | ||
| Replace the broken fridge shelf | Home | Oct 5, 2026 | Yes | — |
Resources
8 sample rows · 6 columnsReference material you want to find again, filed by topic.
| Resource | Topic | Link | Kind | Usefulness (1-5) | Saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo management tips | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r1 | 4 | Oct 6, 2026 | ||
| Tax deduction checklist | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r2 | 5 | Sep 25, 2026 | ||
| Portfolio inspiration board | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r3 | 3 | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
| Beginner 5k plan | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r4 | 4 | Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| Tenant rights summary | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r5 | 5 | Aug 23, 2026 | ||
| Recipes for busy weeknights | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r6 | 3 | Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| Typography references | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r7 | 4 | Aug 1, 2026 | ||
| Budget app comparison | https://reference.lifeledger.net/r8 | 2 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Notes
10 sample rows · 6 columnsQuick captures that start in the inbox and get filed to a project or archived.
| Note | Project | Stage | Gist | Captured | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo folders audit | Back up and sort ten years of photos | Three duplicate years found on the old drive | Oct 16, 2026 | ||
| 5k week-one schedule | Train for the neighbourhood 5k | Run Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
| Portfolio page structure | Rebuild my portfolio site | Home, three case studies, about | Oct 12, 2026 | ||
| Receipts to collect | Prepare the annual tax return | Medical, donations, home office | Oct 10, 2026 | ||
| Questions for the landlord | Renew the apartment lease | Rent increase cap and repair timeline | Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| Weekend ideas | Plan a weekend with Ravi and Tess | Coast cabin or city break | Oct 6, 2026 | ||
| Idea: monthly dinner club | — | Rotate hosts | Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| Book recommendations from Tess | — | Two novels and a memoir | Oct 2, 2026 | ||
| Fridge shelf measurements | Replace the broken fridge shelf | Fixed with a universal bracket | Sep 30, 2026 | ||
| Car service quotes | Book the vehicle service | Three shops compared | Sep 28, 2026 |
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