How I Organise My Life In Notion: Tour My Top 5 Simple Tools 2024

[@BetterCreating]

It’s back to simplicity this year for me and Notion! 👇Let me know below what you’d like us to cover next? 📣 Get started with Notion, sign up for free or unlock AI for $10 per month: ntn.so/BetterCreating & discover my Notion templates at bettercreating.com/downloads

[@gillydownes]

I have said it before but your production elements are so much vibe as the kids would say. You inspire me every day.

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, thanks! I’m enjoying making stuff simple this year!

[@davidwasmund]

Where can I find instructions on how to add the "Quick Drop" feature to the existing Life OS system?

[@iNanieke]

The quick drop inbox is a game changer for me!! Thank you so much for sharing all these tips & tricks. 🙌

[@BetterCreating]

You're so welcome!

[@AnDiHawk]

Many people are so buried in the entourage of productivity apps and planning their lives inside gadgets that they spend more time on this than they do on their real lifes…

[@BetterCreating]

Completely agree - tools are not important, the thinking is. But my aim here is to offer a very simple set of ideas that might make life a little easier :)

[@AnDiHawk]

@@BetterCreating I see :)

[@jeffrey_jpeg]

I love that this was a reasonable exchange. I'm just saying.

[@dd564]

I'm watching this video thinking.... "Just call and make the haircut appointment!" I realize it's just an example, but why do I need to track myself to do things that take 60 seconds to do.

[@mr.fantastic7756]

​@@dd564I'd put it off and forget it myself

[@gielleb]

Thanks for this video. Although I am new to notion. Do you have a step by step tutorial on how to make the quick drop inbox page?

[@OffTrackEpisodic]

i was just looking for inspiration to update my notion system and this video came at the perfect time! i especially love how simple your quick capture method is

[@BetterCreating]

I'm so glad! Happy updating and welcome to the channel :)

[@yukkuridiary]

Thanks for the useful tips! Loving the drag and drop feature of that inbox page. 😍 Will be implementing that in my workflow.

[@BetterCreating]

Glad it was helpful! Yeah I love that :)

[@vanheusen242]

Great video. Never heard of NOTION before. Your video is very detailed and full of good tips. Your video also looks very professionally made. What video editor did you use? Kindest regards

[@inyourdreams7754]

Bro you have a very phone set up here 1:46 can you please make a video tutorial on how you did it? And what widgets did you use?

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks pal: yes; it’s my icon pack for iOS and Notion - see link in description: I’ve got a full guide of how to do it here (it’s a bit of a shortcuts hack - but I love it) :)

[@wutthiyo]

Should I go for the 2023 lifeos version or there will be 2024 version coming out soon? Thank you.

[@BetterCreating]

Up to you - you would get get access to the 2024 update when it’s ready around start of April as per last year - so could be good to wait for cleanness: but fine to jump in and learn the basics too! :) thanks!

[@CuteCoffeeGal]

Put your hair back on 😂. Love how detailed and streamlined your videos are, and the humor makes me laugh every time!

[@BetterCreating]

😊 thank you - that hair joke was all my editors I reckon. Haha.

[@mikemurphy247]

Quick drop sounds super cool! How do you setup reminders and tie things to your calendar so they actually get done?

[@BetterCreating]

Integrating a Tasks database into Notion Cal is great for time blocking stuff out, and you can set reminders in the do date column directly in Notion : but I believe the best option is to have a solid routine of setting the day, reviewing the week and using a system with a habitual pattern: I share my process in my Simplified Notion tour video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joHOd6qbg9aMhZIsi=m0O3sl_aRqsZp2ZQ

[@rolandoriley775]

Very informative video! Thanks for sharing and explaining in a very detailed and simple way at the same time. I have a question in regard of your setup. What keyboard do you use?

[@elizabethburg4013]

Great video! Thanks for your time. On your habits page in the top right, you have a note about repeating 'Today' automatically. And, you reference how it'll track a day even when you don't complete any habits. I'm having a hard time creating that automation. Do you have a video that explains that feature in a bit more detail? Thanks in advance.

[@BetterCreating]

Sure. Just create a database template called @today. Set the template to repeat each day in the database template settings. Done! :)

[@dheerajtahiliani4839]

What is the theme on your phone, and the dropin from a phone is a game changer. Thanks for that.

[@BetterCreating]

The theme is my icon and covers pack - see bettercreating.com. :)

[@Michael-qp7gx]

Great video, thanks! I love Notion. I've recently also discovered Capacities and it seems to stick even more with my ADHD brain.

[@BetterCreating]

Great stuff - welcome to the channel and community! :)

[@SonsareZ]

Brilliant video! glad I found you and your channel :)

[@BetterCreating]

Welcome and thanks!

[@ShreyaKesarwani-ov1nz]

I really find notion as a overhyped and complicated system as a student. All I do is write down the deadlines on my phone and then mark them on my google calendar and work accordingly as that works for me, but I would still like to try it sometime soon and see if it is going to be of any help to increase my productivity.

[@BetterCreating]

Totally! You have to keep it simple and relevant to you so you get something from it. But I would say - when you find / build the right system - it can be a great solution!

[@kevinchen621]

Hello, I am impressed by your template on habit tracker, goal setting and prompted. I don't see a link to purchase this part, could you teach me how?

[@kevinchen621]

I think I found it. Thank you for your helpful contents.

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks Kevin: yes - I would go to www.bettercreating.com/notionhabittracker and select the Habit Journal option :)

[@Smaffs59]

When are you going to release the new version of the simplified Notion template?

[@BetterCreating]

I finished it yesterday - have been waiting for the Notion Cal release before completing :) I'm now working on the built-in guide and video for it and so should be ready in the next few weeks! woop

[@mitchsandridge]

@@BetterCreating

[@kj83301]

@BetterCreating How do I connect to Readwise?

[@thebillioniarmindset]

Hi Simon I have been following you since 2022 and was curious to know if you have planned to give for free the Notion Life OS(even older versions) for students and those who can't afford it. meanwhile please let us know if you're putting any notion courses in youtube or any other platform. We'll highly appreciate that. thanks

[@kellysharpe2122]

4:04 ...and Jerry Seinfeld has never missed a Body-for-LIFE workout. He's a really awesome guy 😎

[@BetterCreating]

Nice. :)

[@Cosmotab661]

If I am only using Notion for personal use (I am neither a freelancer nor running my own business), would the Notion Life OS be the right package for me? (Ie I don’t need to go for the The Complete Life OS bundle) In addition, would the Notion Life OS also include the Notion Design Pack? The reason I am asking is I am also interested in getting the iOS design pack and If so, I would just go for the Minimal iOS Design Pack 2023, and there is no need to purchase the iOS and Notion Design Pack.

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks for your interest in this. Yep - Notion life OS would be a good bet, and includes the icons currently. But you might actually enjoy my new Simplified Notion template I’ll be releasing in a few weeks with a bunch of these new features in. If you can wait - maybe try my free task manager for now and hold on for that :)

[@Cosmotab661]

@@BetterCreating Great, I will get the Minimal iOS Design Pack 2023 first and wait for your new Simplified Notion Template.

[@FlyRios44]

Does anyone know how he is making those charts? Looks cool af

[@luisamartinez4739]

I think he has mentioned it in a few videos. But the most recent one (before this one) on habit tracking, he mentions the page

[@oluwadamilolaodidiomo-db8dz]

Can you build a notion template that help one to level up like solo levelling

[@BetterCreating]

Can you elaborated on what you mean by ‘solo levelling’?

[@oluwadamilolaodidiomo-db8dz]

@BetterCreating Okay, it is from an anime in which the character completes and gives him "xp" like in games .

[@oluwadamilolaodidiomo-db8dz]

@BetterCreating But in real time, what i mean is maybe i want to be a video editor and i complete simply daily tasks that helps me level up from beginner to pro as a video editor . The way one levels up in video games.

[@kevinchen621]

@@oluwadamilolaodidiomo-db8dz On the notion template page I do see a gaming like template, by completing each task, you gain exp+1000 etc.

[@soffmusic9655]

Productivity is not a "project". A project Is a project.

[@BetterCreating]

Let’s not get caught up in semantics here: title your projects what you feel; it’s a place to group related tasks and to link into that is relevant (not to be confused with an Area or Resource. For Mose Productivity would be an area or resource most likely, but maybe it’s someone writing a knowledge project called coded ‘productivity’…

[@CavanScottWriter]

Great video. Can I ask another probably dumb question? On your MY INBOX | QUICK DROP page you have a tabbed table view with each tab seemingly linked to a different database. How did you do that? Have you covered that in a tutorial video? Thanks again for the inspiration and info!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks my friend. Exactly. I always create a series of master databases and then create /table views of them in dashboards for the system. So for inboxes, you just select a view of each database as a new tab! Awesome. See my Notion from scratch playlist for builds with a step by step or download the free task manager and see how I did it! 👍

[@CavanScottWriter]

@@BetterCreating Got it! Thank you!

[@erllive1]

This looks amazing. I don't understand any of it ugh lol

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, thanks. check out my Notion from scratch vids if you fancy getting to know Notion a little and the thinking behind the systems

[@kndshein]

What keyboard is that? That's sick.

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, it’s the Keychron Q1 with some new keycaps and a tape mod. I’d checkout the Q1 Max too - Bluetooth also - I’m reviewing it on channel soon :)

[@kndshein]

No way that's Keychron.. the black one with pillowed key caps at the very start of the video. That's a KC??

[@angeloengelbrecht6772]

this video was unapologetically over powered (hopfully one day i can call this level of optimization simple).

[@Dennisknutsson]

I really want to start learning how to use notion. Seems really good. However you speak of ending overwhelming. This does not do it for me at all. I’m sorry. I don’t see the simplicity what so ever.

[@cinqcentcinquantesep]

begining notion, thanks for the video, what is you keyboard 😍

[@BetterCreating]

No problem! Checkout my Desk setup videos - Keyboards are there :)

[@kevvvv9931]

Honestly, i thought you were Ryan Reynold for a sec

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, that has seemed to come up a bit recently! I’m not unhappy about it 😂

[@adamlany3049]

You jush cannot have the coolest "Ohh" clicking mouse because I always loose the focus on the content :D

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, soz! :)

[@drewnull8961]

have you created the discord channel yet?

[@BetterCreating]

Yes there is a discord channel for Life OS owners :)

[@drewnull8961]

@@BetterCreating thanks I missed that in the email. I bought both bundles of templates and have been working on building them out this week. A lot to digest but enjoying taking it on a step at a time.

[@khanra17]

bugs are more usefull than a productivity youtuber

[@BetterCreating]

Haha! Yes, I hear they are high in protein too.

[@adrianvaniersel8998]

Confusing video

[@BetterCreating]

Sorry to hear that, I’d go to some of my subject specific videos for a simpler and more focused look at specifics in Notion, this was more of a taster menu! Ha.

[@sroka.studio]

More na advertisement of notion & your overpriced templates than useful material for people seeking for how optimised notion.

[@sroka.studio]

More na advertisement of notion & your overpriced templates than useful material for people seeking for how optimised notion.

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah, it’s a sponsored video as I state at the top and and an overview of my current Notion ideas. I offer build videos on all of it so people can make this stuff themselves for free, free templates too, and I would argue the templates are very fair for the value they offer with lifetime updates. Sorry you didn’t enjoy it, and I hope you enjoy some of my other videos more in future.