Now that you understand PARA, it's time to begin implementing it. Implementing PARA isn't a one-time heavy lift; it's an on-going process that you do just-in-time.

Action:

• [ ] Open your Documents folder.
• [ ] Create a new folder called “Archive [date]”
• [ ] Move all of your current files and folders into that folder
• [ ] Create a new folder called “4 Archives”
• [ ] Move your dated archive folder into the new “4 Archives” folder
• [ ] Create a new folder called “1 Projects”
• [ ] Within the “1 Projects” folder, create new folders for each of your active projects
• [ ] Create a new folder called “2 Areas”
• [ ] Within the “2 Areas” folder, create new folders for each of your active areas of responsibility
• [ ] Create a new folder called “3 Resources”
• [ ] Create new folders only if and when you need them. You can also pull folders out of your archives as needed.

Further Reading:

PARA Part 4: Setup Guide - Forte Labs

PARA Part 2: Operations Manual - Forte Labs

Using PARA to Organize Your Notion Workspace