10 Ways I Use Notion: How it Organizes My Life

How I use my digital organization bestie.

There are only two main productivity apps that I use: Google Calendar & Notion.

In this blog post, I’m going to share the Top 10 ways I use Notion to organize my life. Just note that this is only the Top 10 (because if I go through all of them, it’ll take a lifetime 😂)

Let’s dive in.

1 – My Life Vault

One of the first pages I have is my Life Vault where they are all the pages in one place.

I categorized the pages into:

• What I use daily
• Life-related
• Resets – my weekly, monthly, and quarter reset
• Fun & Hobbies
• Work-Related Pages
• Passion Project Pages
• Personal Growth
• Accomplishments
• Dreams & Goals
• Travel Planners

Everything is placed in its respective categories so it is organized!

2 – Daily Checklists

My Notion page named “Today,” includes the checklists for my morning routine, night routine, cleaning routine, as well as everything else on my to-do list.

It’s helpful that I have Notion downloaded on my phone too so I can easily access the page on there as well.

My daily checklist includes my non-negotiable habits as well.

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3 – Habit Tracking

My most used feature on Notion is habit tracking. I track my daily, weekly, and monthly habits. Tracking my habits has been helpful in my success in that habit.

I prefer to have my habit tracker electronic so I can always change things up when needed, and it can still be organized (unlike a paper habit tracker).

The habit tracker also has a feature where I can write notes on each habit. For example, if I missed a day of my habit, I can note why I missed it. So, when I go back to that habit, I can look back at it.

4 – Weekly, Monthly, and Quarter Reset

I also use Notion for my reset routines. All my checklists, to-do lists, reflections, accomplishments, goals, and everything else will all be in one place for their respective reset.

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RELATED: Guide to Reset Routines

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5 – Solo Date List

I created a solo date list, categorizing them into solo dates that I can do at home, going out, or a bit of both. The page includes a checklist for when I have done the solo date, along with the notes section where I write down when I did that solo date.

6 – Study Planner

I give all the credit to Notion for helping me get organized during my law school years!

My study planner would include my assessment planner, class work planner, and a calendar to ensure that I don’t miss the dates.

You can check out the blog post below to see how I used Notion to organize myself in law school

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RELATED: My Key Routines & Habits to Survive Law School

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7 – Work Tasks

When I used to work as a freelance writer, Notion was my best friend in ensuring that I met all my deadlines and got all my work in. I also used Notion in previous companies I worked for, where I had to rely on my organization system to get my work completed (like below)

I also use Notion to help me with everything related to my content – this blog, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.

8 – Job Search Tasks

My Job Search page on Notion allows me to keep track of every job application, its status, and other applicable information that I need to know.

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9 – Travel Planners

Whenever I start planning a trip, Notion is my go-to. It has helped me get organized on every trip, both overseas and interstate.

It would include checklists of what needs to be completed leading up to the trip, a packing list, an itinerary, and other links I need.

10 – Temporary Pages

I still use Notion even if it would be a one-off page. Examples of one-off pages I created included:

• Moving Page – for when I moved from Canberra to Melbourne
• 21st Birthday Party – for organizing my birthday
• All my travel pages are temporary lol

Take a SMALL STEP & Wrap Up

Notion has been my organization bestie since I first used it in 2021, but I’m still learning different features to help make my experience more practical.

I created a lot of my Notion pages and organization systems without ever having to get an extra plan or pay for an extra feature.

-Lauren 🙂

P.S I suggest you read these blog posts next:

• How to Have a Productive Week
• 5 Mistakes You Are Making With Productivity Apps
• Build a Successful Foundation for Productivity

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