A different way of looking at productivity (with Notion)

[@LanaBlakely]

Get started for free and create a new Team workspace and/or invite a team member to a Notion page using my link: ntn.so/lanaworklife

[@natemarx4999]

I already started! 👏

[@petersimcox4745]

Thanks for replying Lana.

[@DianaBelovaYT]

Hey Lana, I'm afraid the links to the templates are broken for some reason :( Could you check them?

[@petersimcox4745]

@@DianaBelovaYT Thanks for replying.

[@dariovdo3237]

@@DianaBelovaYT yeah I also want the templates

[@LacyJane]

I think there is no “one size fits all” formula for how to get things done. It’s fun to try new methods, but we all function differently after all!

[@HannahMarieee]

I agree

[@yohaizilber]

Learning to take breaks and replenish yourself is just as important as being productive. Burnout is no joke.

[@leeorshmuel7736]

so true

[@DiaboloMootopia]

yes, it's really really not a joke at all!

[@launchpadmcquack4971]

Thank god I’m not the only one who feels this way. Ironically the harder I try to be more productive, the less productive and more neurotic and miserable I actually am. It’s the backwards law. Great video as always Lana

[@Laura-vl6db]

Yeah… I’m similar. When things start to feel like a chore, I stop doing them. That’s why doing what you love is so important. Sure, there are some things you do that will not be FUN or something you necessarily enjoy. But taking some of the pressure off can help. Thanks for this video. I spent many years trying to mold my life into someone else’s and it wasn’t working for me.

[@magorzatagutkowska2514]

yes. I used to love to write, but then I made myself do it every fucking day even if I was exhausted, so desperately I wanted to get better, be better etc. Now I hate it. I wish I loved it again, because at the beginning it was my passion..

[@fulfilly3804]

You’re so beautiful LOL

[@Laura-vl6db]

@@fulfilly3804 Thank you!

[@mourdredmourning3865]

I call my system the "organized freedom". I don't put time frames, just goals and deadlines and I still feel free without being too scattered. I can totally relate Lana

[@saidbenhmed7884]

It takes more energy trying to be more productive, it effects your productivity, just try to be yourself ❤️

[@TheDoomerGoGetter]

I don't do well with schedules either, I work best in a flow state after finding inspiration like you said, I'm moving to Alaska tomorrow, when I'm out there I'll be working 6 days a week, so will only have one day a week to work on KZbin which will be intense but I know I got it, going to try to not overthink it, spend my free time exploring the beautiful land of Alaska letting that inspire me and vlogging my whole experience in Alaska

[@time9159]

Enjoy your trip in Alaska 😊

[@jeilinr.6865]

Lana I really appreciate this video. You are teaching me that my “different” is perfectly acceptable. I needed to hear this, because I always say everyone is different in their own way but I never apply that to myself.

[@tubutubu8941]

I want to thank you for choosing to become a video creator. You are the nicest person I have ever seen. Your one video is enough to start a day with motivation and freshness. Regardless of being broken and sad, I don't feel like giving up. I don't know how to describe this but your voice and style are encouraging to me somehow. I hope nothing evil ever happens to you and you stay as you are always.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

You have to love what you do and not feel it's forced! You only live once (YOLO)! Awesome video, Lana! Keep on living the awesome life!

[@RosaDaniello]

I've been feeling like something with me was wrong for years because I genuinely couldn't understand why people would colour block their calendar and why I couldn't keep it on the long run, every time. Then, I had some self reflection and just like you, I just came to terms that colour blocking as well as other productivity tips are just... tips. Just because something is common doesn't mean it's the only option. Things can be effective for a lot of people but on the internet you find more videos related to certain topics because they get views and because they are what appeals to the most, not because those are the only things that work. I am very practical and pragmatic and I found that noting myself the reasons why if I do something I better be doing it as a habit, I "trust" myself more than blindly following a method I saw someone else using. So much like you, I had a list of habits I wanted to build on notion, and for every habit I had a column explaining why it worked for me and what would I accomplish by building that habit. It would be something like "Wake up every day (even sundays) at 7:20 -> you get enough sleep and your brain is more active early morning -> you get to have the entire morning for you without being extreme and waking up at 6" (note: I did that for 6 months and couldn't find the difference). Overtime, I figured that I didn't need visual reminders anymore because this system became just how my brain works so no need to take notes, but it helped me a lot to understand what I really like to do, why some of my ways to the things are different and it was extremely useful to understand when i needed to fix something. For example, maybe I would think that waking up at 720 made no difference with waking up at 630 but after let's say one month trying, I would understand that that extra hour was necessary for my brain to switch and wake up and so I would update my "why" and deeply understanding what's best for me and the reason behind it, made building and changing habits so much easier and less stressful. Thank you for this video! Excuse my essay but I really feel this topic lol

[@kimtaehyungspreciouslaugh1614]

WHY IS EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SO RELATEABLE

[@Юнона-б5д]

I’M COMPLETELY AGREE WITH THE WAY YOU’RE THINKING AND FEEL THE SAME ABOUT FULFILLING PLANS. there is a curious thing that i realized it by myself few days ago when i suddenly stumbled upon this video on your channel today! and i’ve found it inspiring and accurate. i think that taking things naturally how they go for you is a wholesome mindset and we should share this idea making people in peace with their personal way of working and studying

[@LucasKultBanout]

As a very ambitious 18 year old (also making KZbin videos), your videos are so helpful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!!

[@kingtaehyun4107]

As a student your videos are like a older sister giving me advices ❤

[@LanaBlakely]

:')

[@HannahMarieee]

I love how relatable you are Lana 💛 and i like your approach to productivity, i also think that its most important to enjoy the process, because when we’re in a flow state we’re also most productive. thank you for sharing this ☺️

[@LanaBlakely]

Thank you!!

[@viktoriav.2320]

I can very much relate to this way of thinking and doing things. The more structured I feel like I have to be, the less likely I am to actually start what I need to, or even finish - the pressure just does the opposite and takes away all my motivation and desire to work and create. As you said, I always manage to get things done and well after all, so it really makes you rethink the way how we treat and approach productivity in general. Great video Lana, thank you for sharing! :)

[@joea4501]

I can totally relate, I get bursts of ambition and can work for hours, but then I get times I don’t want to really do much

[@aakashailajan]

Sometimes we push ourselves too hard on something that we love to do, but too much of doing the same thing will just leave you drained. It’s important to have a balance of both work and play, to keep yourself happy 😊

[@leharladwani9834]

your videos are like sweet calm sunlight

[@marketacomorkova9944]

Dear Lana, I found the same thing about me by the time I was in the uni. All these micromanagement just stressed me out, the way you just introduced, works for me the most, I feel productive and relaxed at the same time!

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Information is powerful. But it is how we use it that will define us.

[@me-zs7tr]

You're the person whose ideas and thought processes I relate to the most in the world.

[@freelittlesoul5746]

I love how you always say "in my opinion" "for me" etc... instead of saying everything like its a fact of life and its ment for everyone.

[@brebeufgarcia1090]

Leisure is the basis of culture...but necessity is the mother of invention. You clearly swing both ways. What a charmed life you lead!

[@AustinSchrock]

This is a great example for the difference between being efficient and being effective. Efficient is getting any given task (whether important or not) in the most economical manner possible. Effective is doing the things that take you closer to your goals. Most of productivity is trying to get us to do stuff faster and better, even if it's not the most important. While efficient is good, it's useless if not combined with effective work.

[@toolfinderhq]

Well-explained Lana, Notion is like your digital room - a space to mould to your own! Francesco ✨

[@davidp.7191]

Work can become play, in a sense, where the self dissolves into what we are doing and we enter flow, but we can’t plan, schedule, or put parameters to make that happen. When you watch children playing, they will continue playing at some singular activity until that activity naturally comes to an end, but they don’t put “meta”-parameters on when that will occur. I truly believe all work can and should be like play, like how we experienced it as children. Appreciate the video

[@myfriendgoo2816]

These Lana videos are a great alternative when you know you need to be more productive but just aren't feeling like it that day. Just when I think she can't get more beautiful she finds a way (lately the hair).

[@mayab0urgeois]

This is totally me. I got diagnosed with ADHD last year, totally changed my life.

[@poweredbysoul6630]

I can relate to what you said about habit trackers. They have helped me at different times in my life, but I have to take breaks from them:)

[@user-ng9pn9lg2p]

I relate to this, and am productive in a similar way. I have never got in on lists, trackers etc. Whilst I like familiarity and no unexpected changes, repetitiveness that comes with a strict routine and then having to log it makes it a chore and therefore, I avoid it. I too, like to zone in for hours at a time in a task instead of chipping away at it. I used to feel guilty if I only spent one day a week 'working', but like you say, I would spend like three days leading up to that thinking, researching, being curious etc. For me, lists and trackers just add to the amount of 'goals' that must be achieved and I prefer having fewer big goals to tons of little ones. I get a better sense of satisfaction achieving something that took me weeks or months than teeny daily tasks. I don't like to track habits. If I still am doing the thing I started a couple months ago... Boosh.... I have a new habit lol.

[@AdityaRaj-lj5wf]

o my god! you just told me the thing that I've been experiencing these days. That the moment you get an idea about doing any work and you put pressure on your brain that hey listen kid you gotta do this like this or that which will require you things to learn and implement very carefully etc. you put a decent load on your mind. and it really sucks the fun out of it. Instead just feel good about that idea that you got it and envision yourself completing that work in upcoming days. then in the follow up days try out things that will help you to get knowledge about your idea. that's all!

[@kflecha1]

Who is exited watching this video?! I’m always exited when Lana post a video 🤍

[@JacobCarlson-uq1my]

It's nice to know there are others out there especially beautiful women , that have similar ways as me. I do recognize what people are saying is true, we must be ok with ourselves before we can make it work with someone else but at least knowing there are others out there that are like me, helps for if and when I get there.

[@annasushko2572]

It was soo important for me to hear! I have just been thinking about it today. I'm the most productive when I just allow things to happen, when I trust the flow of my mood and energy and inspiration to get me to the point where I want to be. But when I try to change the flow or transform it, nothing useful happens despite pressure, dissatisfaction and waste of energy. It's cool to understand what size is yours and stop putting someone else's clothes. 😍

[@Graceunderfiire]

I am so grateful for you sharing the way you work, I work exactly in this way as well although I’m just finding out about notion. Same with habit tracking, does nothing for me but I do struggle with sticking with things and being consistent with new things I know I should do but avoid doing like working out. Thank you for sharing this because there is a belief that people that work like this are procrastinators or disorganized but we just work SO much better when we can get into focus mode to get it done. 9 times out of 10 that’s right before the deadline. Also, it’s true, it gets done well and I’m rarely stressed out. Love the idea of using notion. Will try.

[@julia-sz4ie]

I saw multiple people making videos about that kind of productivity. I relate so much to the way you describe your... brain i guess. Im messy, random, get random bursts of energy too, work out of passion and not out of habit. Even after watching these videos, Ive been working on an exact opposite kind of system than people like me described works best for them. I think I too should stop forcing myself into that weird productivity mold that works only for a certain type of person. I get joy out of it for a certain period of time but after a week it just fails me.

[@RaphaelAvant]

When it comes to schedules, I often like to keep it simple as well. I just like to be comfortable doing the task. I think that's the key into having longe term proactivity.

[@liliaborokhovich4603]

i just discovered your channel today, and i have to say, i have gotten the best advice ever; and the format of your videos make me feel so relaxed, comfortable, and safe. you really made my day. thank you 🥰

[@parthahazarika4299]

Hi Lana,its really intense to see for our self which productivity hack suits our passion or goals.We really need to be more practical and specific to the minor bits and pieces to engage with the best productivity hack,keeping aside the struggles which goes with the former.I see you skin care routine has got your look far better.Appreciate the vlog and appearance.

[@outlinehappiness]

There are so many different productivity systems out there and while I certainly agree some systems work great for others and not so good for different people, it’s also good to note that we ourselves change, our lifestyle and environment changes, and so a system that may be working great for a while may also eventually need to be changed. Remaining flexible is the key. Also….I love Notion! Second brain right there!

[@nicolemalacca]

THIS VIDEO ASSURED ME (ONCE AGAIN) AAAHHH THANK YOU, LANA! 🫶

[@uwutryingherbest6302]

Your videos are like a pat on back. Thankyou. 🥺❤️

[@sophiavovk]

Wow, I love this video! Sometimes I'm finding myself not enjoying things, because I have a strict plan.And having another point of view on that was quite helpful.Thanks a million!!!!

[@Icarostarkiller]

Hi, I started watching your podcasts recently and I have found them very interesting and when I saw this one it caught my attention that now you have started using the Eisenhower matrix. I'm a psychologist and I teach my patients who have problems organizing their activities how to use the matrix and they have found it to be a very good tool. The fact that you share your experience about the challenges you encounter in scheduling activities and teach other strategies is very enriching for many people. I'm learning from what you share because it works for me and maybe it could help my patients. Greetings from Mexico.

[@princekalender2154]

I love this video because somehow it mirrors my own process. I've been reading, watching or reading the same people as you and at the end of the day, you pick only what works for you.

[@lacour_studio]

love the new frame, much better.. love the foreground, great job.

[@WisdomIsAwesome]

Well, in my case, nothing works for long term, whether it's strict schedule I try to follow or just use deadlines or any other way like Eisenhower matrix. Anything that I try to follow, if it is a new thing or something that I'm trying again after a long while, I'll be excited and follow it for the initial few days and then it disappears slowly. So, I just keep bouncing between different methods from time to time. Also, there are long periods of time when I don't follow anything and just end up procrastinating or wasting my time and feeling guilty afterwards unless there is something new and exciting to do in which case I just put myself in that deep with state and forget everything else. 😅

[@reillanne]

This is how I am, I was able to do what I needed to do but sometimes i'm guilty because I don't really have a pattern in how I get my things done. But this made me realize that I am doing fine even without a structured plan.

[@pianoboy3225]

Excellent! I always look forward to your videos! Thank you Lana! :)

[@DianaBelovaYT]

I needed to hear all of those❤️ I’m a work addicted and trying to make my way to healthy life. Btw, Lana, can’t wait to see the next videos about the attachment styles! :)

[@dukefisher1957]

Glad you are keeping busy and doing well. Always good to see you.

[@catalinagalan]

I have been reading a lot about women’s cyclical nature, our infradian rhythm (28 days hormone cycle) and how it can affect routines and productivity. It seems that the world is set for a 24 hr circadian life style that repeats the same every day, this is (surprise surprise) a very male oriented point of view. For at least half of the population, this isn’t the most optimal approach. You should look into it, it is so interesting and eye opening!!! 😉

[@strauwberie]

u changed my life lana

[@gaurav_0369]

Rarely you come across people and you're like damnn that person is exactly like me, so relatable I've experienced that multiple times on your channel

[@Alex-fj3zk]

This video made me feel better because I guess I have a huge ego and every time I want to get something done or make a new routine and it doesn’t work I beat myself up for the lack of discipline and not meeting my own expectations. Discipline is good. But if you don’t enjoy the process, it won’t get you too far

[@keerthanaprakash4327]

Your videos make me so happyyyy Lanaaa❤

[@LanaBlakely]

:'')

[@DustinMillerPolyInnovator]

I love seeing creator's notions like this, and ironically despite being pretty advanced there are some things in this life os I thought could be better. I've been using notion for years, and going to eventually release my templates, but I digress. The way Lana has it setup is multiple pockets of databases or pages, and there lacks (at least from the small bit I viewed) a cohesion. Now to be completely fair it is actually pretty difficult to make a life os that is all ever connected. I'm still fully working on it myself, I even talked to Thomas F and August Bradley about it too, as there isn't a way to merge calendars yet. Although my point was for Lana, is that she could probably find a way to merge her databases, then use separate views in multiple pockets (i.e. calendar, task list, content list, journals, etc). Then everything could be in one DB, allowing for a more intricate connection. Just one example :) I love her videos

[@IsaacJoshi]

It's important to not follow what any one person tells you, but instead to pick up bits and pieces that work for you and build your own systems and habits

[@thechrisverhoeven]

Thank you for saying this. For a long time, I've felt like this chaotic person because I don't do things the way, other people share or teach. I'm my most productive on the weirdest times and when I want to do something really, I always get it done, in time. Even though for that moment I put a bit of pressure on myself, I know I feel good when that is done. It's the same BS when people talk about getting up at 5 AM and workout because that is what "successful people" do. We all are wired in our own little way, and we all should just do it the way that works for us and put too much emphasis on what the norm should be. That same goes for the topic of work-life balance.

[@PsychToLight]

I try to figure out WHY. If I have any anxieties, I make a note of them. If there’s noise, I try to find another spot. If I am not interested in the task, I just try to power through and if I feel lazy, I will take a break. And sometimes, maybe even ask for a deadline extension. It’s only human to feel unproductive. It’s normal. Nobody can function at their 100% all the time.

[@merkisruiz3120]

I’m starting to accept that my brain is such that I have a broad range of interests and often, excitement towards one of these seizes me and if I don’t take it then and there it’ll be gone for a long while. On a more practical note, getting out of the house is crucial. Even if it’s without a plan that’s more than intending to sit at a cafe for an hour. This often results in a few hours of solid productivity and even creativity.

[@GraceMarieBarry]

I just re watched your other 2 notion videos yesterday because I started an account, perfect timing!

[@ericeichstaedt2357]

Nice. I am also very intuitive and spontaneous/ inspirational, but have the practical/ logical side too. I think we have to be careful not to let apps run us more than us running apps, only to extent they are useful , or we actually had a need in the First place/ not just because it's available, as a rule. I've never quite gotten a fully satisfactory organizing system, but I use my phone calendar and phone "clock" (android) to notify me to do this or that at certain times like appointments especially but anything need being done. It's better than a calendar reminder because it's more like an alarm I can't ignore like a more subtle calendar notification beep. I do have a architect day job, so I need these "alarms" or else I get so caught up in my workaday tasks, I would forget. And written lists are a pain since I have to keep it with me shoved on my pocket. My phone is always with me. I don't even have a computer at home. I can do anything on my phone (and can remain on my couch). If I start developing a health coaching business (I'm a cert health coach), then I'll probably have to get laptop. I too like to keep it simple, less truly is more, and we definitely don't want to waste time on unimportant and unnecessary things, hence minimalism. Automating bill pay or monthly product orders also really helpful to declutter. I also spend a lot of time on my bank of America spending and budgeting app, to also "keep my shit together"😉

[@knightsatin]

I usually work from a 'to do' list although if I have to do something that I see as a chore I tend to leave it to do other things. However, when I complete something I don't like I tend to feel good for doing it ! A problem I often find is motivation when something isn;t urgent .... it gets left until it is urgent !

[@maddie19]

Im very similar. I work much better on a checklist rather than an hour by hour calendar. I have a learning disability which led me to get extremely stressed about having to write papers for school, so I’d stress myself out so much having a time or day blocked off to do writing assignment that I’d end up not writing anything for hours. Like you I find deadlines to be more efficient for me, but I also include a checklist because I find it rewarding to check things off.

[@sacdaabdurhman]

Feeling like you're constantly overlooked can make us question our worthiness Your worth can never be determined by someone else, People not giving you the credit that deserve is always their loss. You don't have to prove yourself to anyone.

[@nonyabusiness213]

I love her chill vibe >_

[@TomScryleus]

Awesome video Lana (grym video) ;) I use the "one important task per day" rule. In reality most things we do are not important, so I just focus on getting "1 important" thing for myself. Oh and a tip for you Lana. Ever heard of Techlead? he made this amazing video called "The ONLY PRODUCTIVITY video you need to watch". Basically saying that being productive is pointless, because busy hustling means not living etc.

[@MidnightMoonProductions]

Wow. Will definitely use Notion more.

[@arxxyafrxxya6220]

OMG I'm struggle in this problem and my notion right now thx!

[@soulful_poetry]

Same here 🙌 I love to make lists but do not want to bother about doing it

[@seetajn]

thanks for this, Lana

[@LiliMayMac]

Wow, you looks so beautiful with your new hair !

[@rafreyes5140]

💯✨💗

[@ryanciani3324]

i'm very productive so i'd say its a good thing. but you cant plan everything otherwise you'll get stressed out. gotta be able to just go with it i love you so fucking much Lana xoxo

[@aishwaryakamble2550]

Was waiting eagerly and you posted !!

[@ericeichstaedt2357]

PS - I just noticed you're almost to 1 million followers. You're amazing

[@Handler9]

Thank you for making this video, I can relate so much. I'm glad you've said what was on the tip of my tongue. I use Notion already, btw - and it's really great. 😊

[@monaal8668]

I follow this girl to learn English because her voice and method declamation is so nice😄

[@inspiringmorning587]

Now we are in the same boat.😅Truth be told life is more simple,fun and beautiful without trying to be productive. It feels more meaningful ❤This days I try to enjoy life living in the present moment. Not to much planing ahead or setting goals. I just wake up and make plans depending on how the day unfold .Tomorrow doesn't exist yet and yesterday is gone 🥰 so is no point to think about them anymore 🤪

[@tommy4505]

This video it help me so much. Thanks lana for sharing with us

[@snarebear614]

It feels like I need to turn my head off and stop thinking to actually start thinking in an productive, open and creative way.

[@TilikaVispute]

1:21 THIS 💛💛💛🔥🔥🔥

[@thompson3787]

Absolutely relatable! Thank you!

[@hareth3911]

I live the day by let say hour pressure, hour release , an hour i do serious things like job , and for an hour i do joyful things like listening to music

[@switchon414]

I think I was looking for something like this. And I'm the person who always study at the last days of exams. maybe this is the type of me. I should definitely try this method and hope to get results and stop always feeling that I'm not doing enough work or feeling less productive.

[@mansoor3159]

Hey! Lana your videos are truly truly truly helpful to me in my life and I really love your videos so so much you inspired me so so much and I wish you 1Million Subscribers very very soon!✨💖😭

[@liveforever5405]

Really appreciate the information and telling it how it is because keeping a schedule for me is pretty hard lol if it’s not simple for me and I fall off sometimes but you have keep going because your labor and hard work can fulfill your desires and rewards great Lana🙏♠️🔥

[@KrystalAranyani]

Loved this. 🌹

[@annthephilosopher]

Ah, I just love the way you craft your videos 💛

[@aKm057]

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[@samiyalakhi1376]

Love your videos a lot lana! Love from India ❤

[@miriamajigboye7473]

Its fun to always try new

[@skyemorales9022]

I really appreciate you girl, you have helped me so much.❤

[@rihh9485]

U r really like my real sister the way u talk, ur introvertism(I'm not labeling tho😂) ur pov... Thanku sissy... U talk what I think and giving a msg to the world

[@sammytech9464]

As long as I finish things, I'm not worried abt the schedule.

[@DustinMillerPolyInnovator]

I am the some people 6:20, but the way you use the Matrix really peaks my curiosity. Maybe I do need to give it another shot because I have been procrastinating a lot this year, more than ever in the past.

[@fadthetic]

I love you, Lana Thanks