Add your Items
Learn efficient ways to capture your stuff and get it into Nirvana quickly.
Getting things into your system
The key to a productive system is making it as easy as possible to capture everything that comes your way. Nirvana offers several methods to add items, each designed for different situations and workflows.
Quick overview
| Method | Best for | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Quick-add | Fast capture of single items | Quick-add new items |
| Email to Inbox | Converting emails into actionable items | Create Inbox items via email |
| Copy items | Duplicating similar tasks | Copy items with the web app |
| Rapid Entry | Adding multiple items quickly | Use Rapid Entry |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Lightning-fast item creation | Add items with keyboard shortcuts |
Core principles
- Capture everything: Don't let anything slip through the cracks
- Make it fast: The easier it is to add items, the more likely you'll use the system
- Add context: Include enough detail so you'll know what to do later
- Process later: Don't worry about organizing while capturing—just get it out of your head
Getting started
New to capturing? Start with Quick-add new items to learn the basics, then explore the other methods as you get more comfortable with the system.