Notion Setup and Tips

Introduction

• Full-time software engineer and new parent.
• Running a YouTube side hustle with side projects.
• Previous video on Notion received positive feedback and downloads.
• Notion is underutilized by colleagues despite expressing interest in it.

Reasons for the Video

1. New features released by Notion.
2. Updated and improved personal Notion dashboard.

Aesthetic Enhancements

• Use GIFs for cover images to enhance aesthetics (sources: Pinterest).
• Animated icons can be sourced from websites like Lord Eons.
• Weather widget helps with planning commutes and workouts.

Widgets

• Useful widget sources: Widget Box, Indify, and Cairo.
• Shared additional widgets on Discord for enthusiasts.

Goals and Projects Section

• Central part of personal productivity setup.
• Displays a card view of project database with a focus on goals.
• Tracker for progress on goals using task completion percentages.
• Example: Health and fitness goal tracking daily workout tasks.

Custom Views

• Customize the display of related items for minimalism.
• Create filtered views for specific projects (e.g., upcoming tasks).
• Automatically assigns new tasks to the correct project via filters.

Time-Saving Features

• Notion Templates: Created for recurring tasks (e.g., workout and meal prep).
  • AI block generates different plans daily.
• Task Management: Use a calendar view for tracking task progress.
  • Tasks on the calendar are considered in progress.
  • Unfinished tasks are grouped in a table view by project.

Notion Calendar

• New app feature for comprehensive planning.
  • Combines tasks from multiple databases.
  • Schedule meetings and share availability.

Notion Q&A Feature

• AI tool to search for information across workspaces.
  • Example: Locate specific project briefs quickly.
  • Acts as a digital assistant for daily tasks.

Conclusion

• Personal template available for viewers interested in the setup.
• Encouragement to like and subscribe for more content.