![[obsidian_corkboard_1.png]] I have been using Obsidian for over a year and absolutely love this amazing tool! I wrote about my system [here](https://sergesreport.com/PROJECTS/Blog/All+Posts/Getting+Things+Done+with+Obsidian). In this post, I will go over how I have setup my homepage in Obsidian, which I call **CORKBOARD**. I will go over modules I utilize and the purpose the homepage serves in my productivity system. ## Introduction A homepage in a productivity system isn’t decoration. It’s a command post. Its job is to collapse complexity into clarity. Instead of dumping you into a chaotic stream of tasks, notes, and half-baked ideas, the homepage answers three questions fast: What matters today? What deserves attention today? Where do I go next? It reduces cognitive drag by eliminating decision friction. Rather than forcing you to hunt through folders, tags, or scattered notes, it surfaces the handful of priorities that align with your goals and current commitments. A well-designed homepage acts as both filter and compass. It filters out noise and directs focus. Over time, it becomes the anchor that reinforces intentional work instead of reactive busyness. In short, the homepage is not about information density. It is about decision quality. If your productivity system does not have a clear entry point, it is not a system. It is just storage with ambition. All the modules on my homepage except for SCRATCH PAD are made using the callout feature. It looks neat and each module can be collapsed. You can also select which modules are collapsed by default. That way you determine what needs to be in full focus. To get started, I created a new note, which I then pinned to the top of bookmarks sidebar. In this note, I added modules (using callouts feature), that I need for daily use, such as tasks, trackers, daily routine, frequently used notes, and a few others (see screenshots in this post). <br> ## Modules ![[Obsidian_corkboard_2.png]] <br> ### On This Day I start with a module that lets me see a daily note created on this day in previous years. I use Bases core plugin (more on this later) to easily accomplish this. Resurfacing previous notes is a good way to reflect on what was happening in the past. ### Today's Tasks This module displays what tasks are due today. This is probably the most important module on my homepage, because it keeps me on track with what I need to accomplish for the day. Tasks are added via **Tasks community plugin**, on a separate tasks note that’s also pinned to Bookmarks sidebar. ### Current Tasks This module shows me tasks that are due but have not been completed. ### Mood Tracker In this module, I track my daily mood. It is recorded via my Daily Notes system. I can also recall other habit trackers such as my reading or workouts. Trackers are created via the **Heatmap Tracker community plugin** and reside in the Bookmarks sidebar. ### Daily Routine This is a module with my daily routine and has checkboxes for my daily routine items. This is a manual note embeded inside a callout. ### Currently Reading This module shows a thumbnail of the book I’m currently reading. It’s created with a special view from my Books base. ### Frequent This module shows items that have a *frequent* tag. These are added here manually; just my most frequent items. ### Hobbies This module displays tags for my hobbies for quick navigation. ### Recently Created / Updated This module utilizes **Bases core plugin** syntax to show me notes that were recently created or modified. Also handy for quick navigation through recent items. ### Lifestyle This module displays items related to my lifestyle notes. I manually add lifestyle notes here. ### Read / Watch Later This module grabs items from my *read/watch later* tag via **Bases core plugin**. This way, I can look up a movie or video if I need something to watch. ### Misc Info This is another manual module where I put miscellaneous information for quick access. ### Scratchpad Last module on the homepage is for quickly jotting things down. This can also be accomplished via the action button on my iPhone, however items added that way go to the daily note, and not the homepage. So, this is better for items requiring persistence. ## Bases integration As you may have noticed, many of the modules above utilize **Bases core plugin**. I wrote about my usage of Bases [here](https://sergesreport.com/PROJECTS/Blog/All+Posts/Getting+Things+Done+with+Obsidian#Bases+core+plugin). The Bases core plugin in Obsidian transforms your vault from a loose collection of notes into structured, queryable data. It allows you to define views over your notes based on properties, effectively turning folders of markdown files into dynamic tables, filtered lists, and dashboards. Instead of manually curating status pages (TOC or MOC) or project trackers, Bases lets you pull from standardized fields and render them in a consistent, sortable format. The power of Bases lies in its balance: it preserves the flexibility of plain text while introducing just enough structure to make your information operational. In practice, this means your notes stop being static archives and start behaving more like a lightweight database. For anyone building a serious productivity system, Bases provides the connective tissue between raw capture and actionable oversight without sacrificing the simplicity that makes Obsidian compelling in the first place. ## Closing So, that’s my homepage setup. Together with [my daily and weekly note system](https://sergesreport.com/PROJECTS/Blog/All+Posts/Getting+Things+Done+with+Obsidian#The+Daily+Note), I have full control of my productivity focus. My system keeps me organized, yet not rigid. I hope this post will help you setup your system. If you have any questions, send me an email and good luck! <br> ![[IMG_0496.png]] <br> --- Tags: #obsidian #productivity --- ## Related Posts - [[Getting Things Done with Obsidian]] - [[Top 3 Essential Community Plugins for Obsidian]]