How to Mention My Brain in ClickUp

In ClickUp, the My Brain feature lets you capture tasks and ideas directly from your personal knowledge graph using simple mentions. This guide shows you how to add tasks, docs, and reminders anywhere My Brain is available so you can turn thoughts into organized work in seconds.

What is My Brain in ClickUp?

My Brain is a personal knowledge graph that connects your tasks, docs, reminders, and notes. When you mention My Brain in ClickUp, you can quickly create linked work items on the fly, without leaving the place where you are typing.

By using My Brain mentions, you can:

• Capture tasks from notes and ideas.
• Create docs or reminders while you write.
• Keep related items connected in your workspace.

This feature is designed to streamline how you turn thoughts into actionable work inside ClickUp.

Where You Can Mention My Brain in ClickUp

You can mention My Brain in several areas of ClickUp wherever rich text editing is supported. Common locations include:

• Task descriptions and comments.
• ClickUp Docs and document comments.
• Notepad or other personal notes sections.
• Any editor that supports slash commands and mentions.

Whenever you see options for mentioning users, tasks, or docs, you can also use the My Brain mention to create new work items connected to your personal graph.

How to Mention My Brain in ClickUp

Follow these steps to mention My Brain in supported ClickUp editors:

1. Open a supported editor. This can be a task description, comment, or ClickUp Doc.

2. Place your cursor where you want the My Brain mention to appear.

3. Type the appropriate trigger to open the mention menu. In most cases, this is the same action you use for other mentions, such as typing a symbol that opens a list of options.

4. Select My Brain from the menu when it appears. You may see it listed along with tasks, docs, and users.

5. Choose what to add to My Brain. You can create a new task, doc, or other supported item directly from the mention.

Once you complete these steps, ClickUp adds the new work item and connects it to your personal knowledge graph through My Brain.

Create New Tasks with My Brain in ClickUp

Mentioning My Brain is often used to create new tasks in ClickUp while you write or plan. Here is how you can do this efficiently:

1. In a task description, doc, or comment, open the mention menu.

2. Pick the My Brain option from the list.

3. Select the type of item you want to create, such as a task.

4. Enter the task title and any basic details prompted by the interface.

5. Confirm to create the task. The mention will link to the new task from the original location.

This workflow allows you to keep planning or documenting without switching views, making ClickUp more efficient for daily work.

Use My Brain Mentions in ClickUp Docs

ClickUp Docs are a powerful place to use My Brain mentions. As you brainstorm or document processes, you can create work items from within the doc.

To use My Brain in Docs:

• Open a doc and click into the text area.
• Trigger the mention menu.
• Select My Brain, then add a new task, doc, or reminder.

The doc will now include a live link to the item stored in My Brain, keeping your information and actions tightly connected.

Best Practices for My Brain Mentions in ClickUp

To get the most value from My Brain mentions in ClickUp, follow these best practices:

Keep My Brain Mentions Contextual in ClickUp

Place mentions directly near the relevant text. For example, when documenting a bug, add a My Brain task mention next to steps to reproduce. This makes the relationship between the content and the task obvious for anyone reading later.

Use Consistent Titles for My Brain Items in ClickUp

When creating tasks or docs via My Brain mentions, use clear titles and naming patterns. This helps you recognize items quickly in your personal knowledge graph, especially when many similar tasks exist in ClickUp.

Review Your My Brain Graph Regularly in ClickUp

Schedule time to review items connected to My Brain in ClickUp. Close completed tasks, refine titles, and remove outdated notes. Regular reviews keep your personal graph clean and meaningful.

Troubleshooting My Brain Mentions in ClickUp

If you have trouble mentioning My Brain in ClickUp, try the following:

• Check your access. Make sure the My Brain feature is available in your workspace and enabled for your plan.
• Confirm the editor supports mentions. Some fields may not allow advanced formatting, so test in a task description or doc.
• Refresh the page or app. Reload ClickUp to ensure the latest features and permissions are active.

If issues continue, consult the official documentation for My Brain mentions in ClickUp at this support article or contact workspace administrators for help.

Learn More About Optimizing ClickUp

Beyond using My Brain mentions in ClickUp, you can improve your overall workspace setup, automation, and documentation to get more done. For additional strategies and consulting on workflow optimization, you can visit Consultevo for resources and professional guidance.

By integrating My Brain mentions into your daily routines, you turn your personal knowledge graph into a living system of tasks, docs, and reminders that stay connected inside ClickUp. Start experimenting with mentions in your most-used views and refine your process as you see what works best.

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