This post may contain affiliate links, which is where I will receive a small commission if you buy from the link. At no extra cost to you! For more information please read the full disclosure here.
Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
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Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
OTHER ORGANISATION POSTS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
This post may contain affiliate links, which is where I will receive a small commission if you buy from the link. At no extra cost to you! For more information please read the full disclosure here.
Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
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A twenty something year old, obsessed with all things design, organisation. want to learn more about me, click here.
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TEMPLATE CUSTOMISATION
CUSTOM WEBSITE
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This post may contain affiliate links, which is where I will receive a small commission if you buy from the link. At no extra cost to you! For more information please read the full disclosure here.
Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
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A twenty something year old, obsessed with all things design, organisation. want to learn more about me, click here.
Simi's fave resources
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TEMPLATE CUSTOMISATION
CUSTOM WEBSITE
WEBSITE AUDIT
This post may contain affiliate links, which is where I will receive a small commission if you buy from the link. At no extra cost to you! For more information please read the full disclosure here.
Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
OTHER ORGANISATION POSTS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
This post may contain affiliate links, which is where I will receive a small commission if you buy from the link. At no extra cost to you! For more information please read the full disclosure here.
Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
OTHER ORGANISATION POSTS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
A twenty something year old, obsessed with all things design, organisation. want to learn more about me, click here.
Simi's fave resources
My Projects
TEMPLATE CUSTOMISATION
CUSTOM WEBSITE
WEBSITE AUDIT
This post may contain affiliate links, which is where I will receive a small commission if you buy from the link. At no extra cost to you! For more information please read the full disclosure here.
Now, I’m sure you’re reading this wondering, “what is Google Keep?”. I thought the same thing a few months ago, but now that I have started using it regularly, I don’t know how I wasn’t using it before.
Google Keep is ultimately a list creating app, where you can: personalise, set reminders, collaborate and so much more. There is a lot more to it, so bear with me whilst I get into everything.
The main reason I started using Google Keep and why I was so excited to set it up was because I could combine it with my Google Calendar! I hope I’m not the only one…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GOOGLE KEEP:
1. GOOGLE SEARCH GOOGLE KEEP
The first step is pretty straight forward, and should probably take you a few seconds. If you have a Google account, skip to step 2, but if you don’t all you need to do is Google search “Google Keep”.
A window similar to this should show up. Click : “Google Keep” under the large title.
2. SIGN IN OR SIGN UP INTO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Before you can start writing all of your lists you need to sign in or sign up to Gmail (I will explain why you need to later), but this is important in a few steps time.
In order to locate your Google Keep, you can either Google search it or click the 9 dots, shown in the picture below.
Once you click the 9 dots, you need to scroll down until you see “Google Keep”.
3. CREATE LABELS
Labels are an easy way for you to separate your lists to make it easier for you to locate them when you need them.
The labels can be very similar to the ones we created when setting up your google calendar.
Ideas for your labels:
- Me time
- Uni
- Work
- Business
- Reset
- Chores
- Shopping list
- Journal prompts
The labels that I use regularly are:
4. START CREATING DIFFERENT LISTS
Let the organisation begin! I know you’ve all been waiting for us to get started…
Ideas for list titles:
- Monthly to-do list
- Weekly reset
- Monthly reset
- Shopping list
- Daily to-do list
- Journal prompts,
- Morning/ night routine
- Separate University modules
If you would like to create tick boxes, click the image circled below.
Also, you can pin the list you think you will use the most. Pinning a list brings it to the top, so you can easily refer to it. I pin my monthly to-do list.
5. COLOUR CODE
Assigning different colours to each label is an easy way to easily spot which list is which. For me, colour coding is a very important step of organising because, after a while, your brain can quickly identify which list us under each label without having to read the label name.
In order to change the colour of the list, you need to hover over the note until, the image below shows up. Then, all you need to do is click the icon circled…
Once you click the palette icon, the following colours will show up for you to choose from.
How aesthetic are these colours though?!
6. SET REMINDERS
If you have a deadline or specific tasks to do by a certain day, you can add reminders.
After you click the bell, you can choose when you would like to be reminded.
Now, you will get all of your alerts on your phone so you don’t miss an appointment or deadline again! There is also a reminders tab, so you can see all of your reminders in one place, in order of importance.
7. COMBINE WITH YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR
NOW, this is the reason why I wanted to start using Google Keep, you all know how much I love my G Cal and I wanted to amp up my organisation just that little bit more!
Once you have set everything up with your Google Keep you can see your lists so easily!
This way, little tasks and chores that I need to do, are easy to see so I can instantly time block it into my calendar.
EXTRAS
– Collaborate with someone:
E.g. Your roommate or your partner when you are writing a shopping list.
Whenever you or your roommate/ partner notice something is running out, they can easily add it to the shopping list. Any item they add to the list will sync with your device too!
– Add an image/drawing:
Add images to personalise OR to add pictures of items you want to buy from the shop so that your partner doesn’t come back with the wrong thing! Who can relate?
– Download the app:
I love how easy it is to add and take away items from the list from anywhere and everything syncs instantly with all of your devices.
And that’s it!
This is everything you need to know about Google Keep and how to set it up in just 7 easy steps! I hope you are just as excited as to how I was when I first learnt about this amazing app/ browser extension.
See you next Monday xx
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