What does your web design workflow actually look like?

Hi everyone, I'm curious how people here manage projects from start to finish.

When I first started learning web design, I thought most of the time would be spent designing. In reality, I spend a lot of time writing notes, gathering content, and organizing ideas.

Sometimes that's in microsoft office download documents, sometimes in wps office, depending on what I'm working on.

What does your typical workflow look like before you start designing?

I'd love to learn from people with more experience.Thanks in advance