#notion layout

hey emily! ✧

omg hi again!! (the love poem chaos was iconic btw, never apologize for that) you truly are my biggest fan (and i'm yours <3)

✧・゜: my notion setup: organized chaos but make it cute :・゜✧:・゜✧

so you asked about my notion setup and i'm soo excited to share because i've gone through approximately 500 iterations before finding what actually works for me! and by "works" i mean i've stuck with it for more than 3 weeks which is honestly a personal record.

the thing with notion is that it's so customizable it can be overwhelming?? like, i spent more time watching "perfect aesthetic notion tour" videos than actually using the app for the first month. classic me behavior.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ getting started (without spiraling) ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

first things first - don't try to set up your entire life system at once! i made this mistake and abandoned notion for 2 months because it felt too overwhelming.

start with ONE area that's currently chaotic in your life. for me it was school assignments because i kept forgetting deadlines until 11pm the night before (and then panicking while eating peanut butter straight from the jar… not recommended).

my biggest tip is to not get caught up in making it pretty right away. i know that's like, counterintuitive coming from me, but functionality first, then we make it cute!

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ my actual setup ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

homepage: i have a super simple homepage with links to my main dashboards (school, blog, personal) and a little daily quote that changes. also a tiny photo of my cat judging me for motivation.

school dashboard: this is my most used section! i have a calendar view of assignments, a database of all my classes with linked notes, and reading tracker. the best part is the assignment database where i can filter by due date and subject.

blog dashboard: where i keep all my post ideas (like this one!), content calendar, and stats tracking. i also have a section for brands i want to work with someday (manifesting!).

personal dashboard: this has my habit tracker, journal prompts, and goals. i also keep recipes here because i was tired of screenshots getting lost in my camera roll.

reading nook: where i track books i've read/want to read with little ratings and notes. sometimes i write embarrassingly emotional reactions to plot twists that no one else will ever see.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ the actually helpful stuff ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

okay so beyond the basic setup, here are things that have made notion actually useful for me:

templates!! i have templates for everything - blog posts, class notes, weekly planning. it saves so much time not starting from scratch.

linked databases are literally magic. i can have the same information show up in different places filtered different ways. like my assignments appear on my homepage as "due this week" but in my school dashboard i can see everything.

embeds are underrated. i embed my spotify playlists, google calendar, and pinterest boards so everything's in one place.

toggle lists for anything lengthy. they keep things looking clean but you can expand when needed.

color coding that actually means something. i used to just pick pretty colors but now each color has a purpose (red = urgent, blue = school, pink = blog, etc).

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ making it pretty (because we still care) ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

once the functionality is working, THEN we make it cute:

i use a consistent color palette across all pages (mostly soft pinks, lavender, and sage green)

custom icons for each page (there are free packs online or you can use emojis)

cover images that are cohesive (i use pinterest)

font consistency! i stick with the same headings and text styles

little decorative dividers between sections (just search "aesthetic dividers" and you'll find tons)

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ my honest thoughts ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

the truth is my notion isn't instagram-perfect all the time. some sections get messy when life gets busy, and that's fine! the beauty of it is you can always clean it up later.

the pages i actually use daily are pretty simple. it's the ones i rarely visit that look the most aesthetic (because they're not battle-tested with real life, lol).

start simple, find what actually helps you, and then make it pretty enough that you want to use it. that's the real secret!

let me know if you want more specific details about any part of my setup! i could literally talk about this forever (as you can probably tell from this novel of a response).

sending you the most organized vibes! hope this helps!!

xoxo, mindy 🤍

p.s. sleep tight to you too! currently writing this at 1am because i have no concept of proper sleep schedules

intro to notion goal tracker ♡.°୭̥ ୨

setting goals is a powerful way to achieve your dreams, but the journey from vision to reality can often be challenging. whether you're striving for personal growth, career advancement, or mastering new skills, having a structured approach can make all the difference.

that’s where this "notion goal tracker" comes in. this comprehensive tool not only helps you map out your goals but also keeps you motivated and on track every step of the way.

what's included:

goal tracker database: at the heart of the template is the *goal tracker*, a feature designed to help you plan, track, and manage your goals. you can divide each goal by areas such as fitness and health or academic. whether it’s daily habits or long-term objectives, this tracker keeps you organized and focused, ensuring that every task brings you closer to your dreams.

౨ৎ･ﾟ:* motivation ; staying motivated is key to achieving any goal, and thisntemplate makes it easier with a page dedicated to motivation, and commitment letters that outlines your dedication and reasons for pursuing your goals. this letter serves as a personal contract that you can revisit whenever you need a boost.

additionally, you can link your goals to a *vision board*. this visual representation of your dreams keeps you inspired, reminding you of the bigger picture whenever you need a reminder of why you started.

౨ৎ･ﾟ:* goal tasks: simplifying the process

to make your goals more manageable, the template includes a *goal tasks* section. here, you can list out the specific tasks and milestones required to achieve each goal. by breaking down your goals into smaller, actionable steps, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and maintain steady progress. this simple yet effective task list ensures that no detail is overlooked, with this you can break down each goal into actionable steps, assign deadlines, and monitor progress.

౨ৎ･ﾟ:* statistics: celebrating your progress

tracking your progress is just as important as setting goals. the *statistics* feature allows you to monitor your achievements over time, giving you a clear view of how far you've come. this section tracks your goals by year.

and more

Why Use This Template?

this notion goal tracker template is more than just a to-do list. It’s a complete system designed to help you achieve your goals with clarity, motivation, and organization. by combining task tracking, motivational tools, and progress monitoring, this template ensures that you stay on course and reach your aspirations.

so, if you're ready to take your goal-setting to the next level, download the Notion Goal Tracker Template today and start transforming your dreams into reality.

PARANOIA is a paid notion layout for rpg headquarters. it's easy to edit, comes with a mobile navigation, main plot, ruler, unavaiable and banned faceclaims, a dice roller widget, along with various useful pages. there's a google doc version coming soon!

2023? Well, this is your year!

Make sure you write down your goals, keep them visible on a vision board, and run after them! Don't forget to plan your days through the year and, also important, to keep track of things in your life such as your health and fitness goals, books and articles, recipes, and more.

To help with all of this, I've created this notion template, which contains:

dashboard (overview of your calendar, undated tasks, and upcoming events)

planner (schedule, tasks & events, habit tracker)

health (fitness goals, workout and meal history, life trackers)

workouts (categories, exercises, progress with pictures, measurements, diary)

meals (plan your meals through the week, grocery list)

recipes (save your favorite recipes by category)

finances (weekly balance, log income/expense, statistics, yearly overview, bills, subscriptions, savings)

goals (2023 resolutions, vision board, monthly goals)

personal (learning, shelf - books and articles, prompts, mood log)

This template is all you need to start this new year! Organize and plan each day and month of 2023 with this operating system and make sure you achieve all your goals this year!

Get your template now!

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So to give a visual, my template has one master database (current tasks table in the bottom picture) and I created several liked databases with different database views. I tried to make it as simple as possible so it can be easily updated from day to day.

Current tasks section at the top: (Board View) This shows the tasks grouped by priority. This is more of an overview section. This is a linked database.

Key: (Table view) the priority labels I use with a description of each and the tags to be used for easy reference. This is also a linked database.

Note: the labels are recorded in the current tasks master database but I filtered the table to only show these items

Schedule tasks: (Calendar View) this is what I will use to add appointments and important meetings. It’s also a linked database.

Note: I have a filter on this table so that each new item created will automatically be added to the master

Add tasks section at the bottom: (Table view - Master database) this is where I will enter other tasks that do not need to be scheduled such as actions, things to delegate and tasks that are not important and should be avoided.