Setting Up a Life OS Home Screen in Notion

Introduction

• Goal: Create a Life OS home screen in Notion.
• Time: Approximately 12 minutes.
• Features: Dashboard with two simple databases.
• Start: Using a blank page and building from scratch.

Initial Setup

• Page Naming:
  • Name: Life OS
  • Icon: Ying Yang
• Dashboard Setup:
  • Create a heading for Dashboard.
  • Background color: Blue.
  • Add a divider for clean aesthetics.

Building Databases

Task Database

1. Create Database
   • Type: Table view
   • Name: Task Database
2. Properties
   • Change multi-select property to Date (format: MM/DD/YYYY, 24-hour time).
   • Property name: Due Date.
   • Add a Checkbox property to track completion (Done).
3. Customization
   • Rename table to All Tasks.
   • Sorting: By Due Date ascending.
4. Add Sample Tasks
   • Examples: "Watch Appo Vision Pro review", "Sell kidneys to afford it".

Notes Database

1. Create Database
   • Type: Table view
   • Name: Notes Database
2. Properties
   • Rename property to Note, change to Date.
   • Add Select Property for Note Type.
   • Add Created Time and Last Updated Time.
3. Note Types
   • Categories: Notes, Thoughts, Research.
   • Color coding: Blue for Notes, Yellow for Thoughts, Gray for Research.

Creating the Dashboard

• Page Name: Command Center
• Layout Adjustments:
  • Set page to full width for more space.
• Sections:
  • Weekly Task View and Notes View

Task Views

• Upcoming Tasks
  • Filter: Done is unchecked, Due Date within the next 7 days.
• Inbox View
  • Filter: Due Date is empty.
  • Use this for tasks without a set due date.

Notes View

• Recent Notes
  • Sorted by Last Updated Time descending.

Templates

• New Note Template
  • Automatically populates date and sections for notes.
  • Sections: Key Takeaways, Action Items, Notes.

Bonus Tip

• Calendar View for Tasks
  • Visual representation of tasks.
  • Allows dragging tasks to different dates.

Summary

• Core Concept: Notion setups are powered by databases.
• Customization: Tailor dashboards and views to individual needs.
• Community Engagement: Encouragement to ask questions and engage with further content.