⏳ Why Most reMarkable Users Waste Hours Without Realizing It (and How to Fix It)
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If your reMarkable feels cluttered, disorganized, or “slow” to use — the problem isn’t the device. It’s how you’re using it.
After helping thousands of reMarkable users streamline their setup, here are the hidden habits that quietly waste time — and what to do instead.
🧠 You Treat It Like Paper Instead of a System
The reMarkable looks like a notebook, but if you use it like one, you’ll eventually drown in digital paper.
💡 The fix:
Think in structure, not pages.
Create notebooks by function (“Client Notes,” “Ideas,” “Planning”), not by date.
That way, you can keep adding to the same topic without creating endless new files.
🔁 You Scroll Instead of Jumping
Endless swiping through pages kills time — and focus.
If you’ve never used a hyperlinked planner or notebook, you’re doing manual labor on a digital tool.
⚙️ The fix:
Import a planner with built-in links so you can tap to jump from Month → Week → Day.
And remember: always tap with your finger, not the pen — hyperlinks don’t register with the stylus.
🗂️ You Don’t Use a Master Index
Most users rely on memory to find notes — and that’s why they waste minutes hunting for the right file every single time.
📘 The fix:
Create a simple one-page Index Notebook that links to your main planners, journals, or projects.
You can copy document links from the desktop app and paste them inside.
Pin it at the top — it becomes your reMarkable home base.
📝 You Recreate Layouts Over and Over Again
If you’re constantly rewriting the same checklist, meeting notes, or project tracker, you’re fighting the device instead of using it efficiently.
⚡ The fix:
Create one perfect version, then duplicate it when needed.
Or export that page as a PDF template you can re-import any time — instant consistency.
🧹 You Never Clean Out Old Stuff
A cluttered reMarkable doesn’t just look messy — it slows your mental clarity, too.
🧭 The fix:
At the end of each month, move finished notebooks or past projects into an Archive folder.
Keeping your main folders light makes it easier to focus on what actually matters.
🔍 You Don’t Give Notes a Searchable Name
Leaving everything titled “Page 1” is the digital equivalent of throwing papers in a box.
✅ The fix:
Rename files as soon as you create them. Use a consistent format like:Client Meeting – Oct 18Q4 Marketing PlanDaily Journal – Week 42
This small habit saves hours over time and makes search actually work.
💭 Final Thoughts
The reMarkable is built to simplify your workflow — but only if you use it intentionally.
A few smart habits like linking, naming, and archiving can save you hours each week and turn your tablet into a true productivity tool.
👉 Want to see how we structure our reMarkable workspace for speed and clarity? Visit PlanPro Templates for tools made to get the most out of your device.