'm genuinely excited how Emacs/Org-mode will help me organize with my ADHD.
I'm thrilled right now it triggers dopamine, something I've been missing.
Why?
When I need to do something, my brain actually engages: I remember shortcuts, ensure proper tags.
My mind isn't busy storing/retrieving tasks.
I've built my own system since Sunday, and it's working perfectly so far. If this continues, I'll be happy.
#ADHD #ADHS #eMacs #orgmode #dopamin #note_taking_apps #journaling
I just read another fascinating insight from Karl!
The parallels between his blog posts on org-mode, Emacs, and PIM are striking.
They mirror my Teamcenter PLM work where users consistently demand order and structure.
I used to say in trainings: 'Folders are for people who don't know how to search.' (lie karl)
For that, I was viciously debated by attendees :-P"
#emacs #orgmode #pim #plm #teamcenter #search
Danke @publicvoit ich schmunzle gerade
A small #Emacs #OrgMode quality-of-life tweak. I often need to replace an org heading's title while preserving the original text in the body. The problem is that pressing enter on a heading inserts a line above the properties drawer, which breaks things.
Here's function that moves the heading title into the body (below the properties drawer and metadata), and binds it to S-RET:
Marc
Srijan Choudhary(defun my-org-demote-title-to-body ()
"Move the current heading's title into the body, below the metadata.
Point returns to the heading for editing."
(interactive)
(org-back-to-heading t)
(let* ((element (org-element-at-point))
(title (org-element-property :raw-value element)))
(org-edit-headline "")
(save-excursion
(org-end-of-meta-data t)
(insert title "\n"))
(org-beginning-of-line)))
(defun my-org-shift-return ()
"On a heading, demote title to body. In a table, copy down."
(interactive)
(cond
((org-at-heading-p) (my-org-demote-title-to-body))
((org-at-table-p) (org-table-copy-down 1))
(t (org-return))))
(define-key org-mode-map (kbd "S-<return>") #'my-org-shift-return)Still diving into Emacs Org Mode
it's incredibly powerful, but a massive adjustment.
The real challenge isn't learning the tool, but developing proper use cases and workflows that break free from traditional file based thinking.
Need to shift -> where to store -> how to organize.
this is a incredible journey for my ADHD brain, and my actual stress situation. It is a kind of self destroying move, but the hope to have found the solution is strong.
it's rare, but it happens: I have a new #blog post! This talks about migrating the blog itself over to #orgmode to generate the HTML for the site, making things simpler, and just enjoying the process.
https://www.ballpointcarrot.net/posts/2026-03-17-on-enjoying-the-process.html
Key insights:
Joplin's database approach limits freedom
Obsidian works with files and (.MD) but isn't open source. Pain in the .. for switching if they get broke
So power users moving to Emacs/Org-mode get the best of both
- 100% open source with database power via Org-roam plus file freedom.
The only solution that doesn't trap your data.
As a PLM Consultant I can say moving things like that in a DB is maybe not the best way
Thread: My Journey to a Sovereign "Second Brain" (1/n)
Post 1: The Vision
Iām radically rebuilding my personal information management (#PIM) system. Moving away from fragmented apps toward a unified, plain-text, client-server architecture. The goal: absolute data sovereignty and a workflow that survives ADHD-induced "entropy." 1/n #Emacs #OrgMode #DigitalSovereignty
Deep in the PIM rabbit hole. š°š» Building my "Second Brain" with Org-mode 100% local. (test)
The process is brutally honest: mapping ADHD triggers, stress-eating & the hunt for a "panic button" against dopamine crashes.
Feeling wired and overwhelmed. 1st 2 zse cases are set, but my brain is fried and the fridge is calling.
Break time. Sovereignty takes time and pattern interrupts.
#PIM #OrgMode #ADHD #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #MentalHealth
Christopher Kruse
The Grue