Mem Tutorial How I plan My Days in Mem

Planning a day inside Mem works best when it’s split into three layers: plan with analog, prioritize with Mem’s task system, and execute through a tightly curated inbox. The core idea is to avoid the “endless to-do list” problem that comes with digital task apps—where there’s no natural limit on how many tasks can pile up—by forcing clarity outside the software and then limiting what’s visible during execution.

The workflow starts before Mem. Instead of building the day directly in a digital list, the plan is drafted on an analog tool such as a Remarkable tablet or a physical notebook. The point isn’t aesthetics; it’s constraint and focus. Analog planning is distraction-free by default, and it naturally limits the amount of space available—especially if using a Bullet Journal-style approach—making it easier to decide what belongs in the day. Mem then becomes the place to prioritize rather than to brainstorm.

Task creation in Mem is organized into two buckets. One bucket holds daily tasks—items that aren’t necessarily tied to a specific project, such as reading, finishing drafts, or other responsibilities. The second bucket holds project-related tasks, such as work tied to the “maximize your output” YouTube channel and other ongoing initiatives. Mem’s daily mem feature can be toggled; the creator temporarily turned it off because auto-creating a daily page felt unnecessary, but the daily mem can be re-enabled later depending on preference.

After tasks are created, time blocks are added inside Mem to impose order on the day. Mem doesn’t function like a full calendar with drag-and-resize scheduling, but it still supports assigning a task to a specific time (for example, “11 today” or “2 pm today”). Even if the schedule shifts, the time-blocking step helps decide what to tackle first and what comes second.

Execution then happens through Mem’s inbox. Instead of working across thousands of notes, only the handful of mems relevant to the day are placed into the inbox—such as landing page copy for “Creator Academy.” This inbox acts as a focus filter, reducing distraction by hiding everything else. At the same time, Mem’s linking and note connections allow ideas to branch naturally: while working on one note, related notes and linked concepts can surface, letting the thought process continue without losing context.

In short, the method uses analog to constrain the day, Mem tasks to structure priorities (including optional time blocks), and the inbox to keep attention on the few mems that matter right now—while still preserving the ability to follow creative connections as they appear.