How I Organize My Life, Work, and Everything Else | Notion Tour 2023

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I've always wanted a project management system that I could easily use to run my studies, business, and personal projects all at once. And with the release of Notion Projects, it's all possible. In this video I'll tour my brand new 2023 Notion template (which you can get for free) to show you how I stay organized, focused, and productive.
🙏 Thanks for watching!
- Mike and Matty

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

📣 May 2024 Update! We've completely revamped this template. And turned it into a step-by-step course to take control of your life which you can find here ➔ www.cajunkoi.com/shop/focus-quest 📚 And i you want a completely done for you system, ready to go out of the box, check out Extended Brain ➔ cajunkoiacademy.com/extendedbrain It comes with tons of video tutorials, a detailed user manual, and a community.

[@BraydenWright-fd9zb]

@Cajun Koi Academy how do you make the phone widget for the phone collect page?

[@saile6864]

how do I access the notion template, I have purchased it.

[@JulioHernandez-ml1dw]

so can we get the template for free or not ? don´t see where...

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

@JulioHernandez-ml1dw It's part of Focus Quest now, called the focus log and you can get it for free. Check out Focus Quest on our website under shops.

[@Epicdudebro]

@@CajunKoiAcademy hey man, the focus log doesn't have sprints or look like this template. Am I missing something? How can I download the exact template that is in this video.

[@simpionefederico]

Wow, your Notion setup is a game-changer! 🤩I've been meshing it with boost app social for my social media management. It's perfect for those creative blocks when planning content. Helps keep the creativity flowing!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

That's awesome to hear! I see you are achieving your goals like a pro! 🙏🏻

[@dessieedwards]

Oh snap. Boost app is my go-to for sparking up my posts too. It's the creative whisperer we all need!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

@@dessieedwards What do you like most about the app? Might give it a look 🤔

[@dessieedwards]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Love that they've got everything all in one place. The story templates feature is my favorite :)

[@BunnyBlames]

​@@CajunKoiAcademyHello Cajun Koi academy, I was wondering if I can get the old template instead of the updated one, I like the old one was better and more organized

[@lorenzobarbuto7704]

you spend more time using notion to organize things than doing directly things. I was a superorganizer person but i understood that trying to organize everything is not only a loss of time but also an illusion. Life is full of imprevists and unexpected things.

[@user-el2wl8uo5s]

I agree

[@oliversmith811]

agreed, i guess it works better for some more than others

[@Naota391]

Nonsense response. He made a system to make keeping track of things easy. Try paying attention before offering reactionary criticism.

[@eduarda_ef]

The problem with Notion is that it has a lot of tools and you want to use them all, you waste a lot of time trying to create a perfect routine so that in the end you don't do 1% of what you put into it. I think Notion works for people who already have great discipline, fixed schedules and have followed a routine for a long time.

[@eduarda_ef]

​@@Naota391 Dude, he just gave an opinion, he never criticized the video, just an opinion

[@nerd26373]

This channel has always been the best at what they do. We wish them well.

[@BhartiyaCricketFan]

Doesn't This Notion Comes Under Procrastination?

[@Carlos-cp3fu]

Thank you for the project planner, it is great to have a board view of multiple work and business projects as well as having personal (unmissable) tasks in one view and in multiple platforms. Also a nice way to getting introduced to Notion.

[@the_gobbo]

I love that a lot of this workflow resembles how software engineering strategies are applied. Pretty cool video!

[@BarryWallace68]

Dude!! You are phenomenal!! Definitely one of the best videos I've found on managing projects and tasks in Notion. LOVE the template!

[@imsidi]

No matter what tutorial I use, I feel like I spend 90% of my time trying to micromanage Notion instead of being productive...

[@thejasonweaver]

You and me both! 😩

[@mastergreen9793]

Both of you and me 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@vidIQ]

That's great! Thanks for the tips!

[@Vibricks]

How

[@AGrlCanMac]

Thank you for the free template! I’m looking forward to using it to help me organize my personal and creative projects better.

[@EvelynArnold]

Best video I’ve come across! Thank you so much for the template as well!

[@ronitpullemla3515]

Thank you for being so kind to give out this robust project planner. I am certain that it will help boost my productivity since I tend to have trouble planning and beginning my tasks

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

I am so glad you found value in our system! Are you using it? How is going so far?

[@vince.brizzy]

As a person having difficulties staying motivated and productive lately, I must say that this system is helping me A LOT right now. Thank you so much for giving this for free. I feel that if you are the procrastinator type of person like me you should give this a try. it adds gamification to tasks and I'm really here for it. 🚀

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

We are all about using games to make people's lives easier. I am so glad you liked it, and it's helping you!

[@vizard867]

Thanks for the template and the vid Matty!

[@yusufrisfian]

thanks for saving my life! i've been searching for this kind of video to help me maintain all the project for an easy way and of course it's free bc i've been trying so many apps before and it charge me.

[@mamatarout306]

I'm SO SO THANKFUL to you for making this video! I don't know if you'll see this comment or not, but I downloaded Notion and had no idea how to efficiently use it. It was very underwhelming for me. I have been trying for almost a week now to be disciplined and productive and not waste my school life doing nothing and your channel has helped me a LOT. I am trying to get into a tough institute, and I need to be punctual and sincere to keep up with everything, and your channel really really helps me with that.Again thank you for this awesome video. Way to go for 1 million subs!

[@BhartiyaCricketFan]

Tumi pan Marathi Ahet?

[@mamatarout306]

@@BhartiyaCricketFan no...

[@fariqstudy3431]

i couldn't ask for more!!!, super thank youu for the template, it's really helpful

[@momtomaryjean]

ok, I am going to have to watch this again multiple times. I struggle with being organized being a creative person and I am not sure this may be a bit much for my organizational needs, but wow, you have me wanting to learn more Notion. I have just started and find it really complicated. I use to use Trello which seemed much easier and more visual for me. :) Thanks for sharing. You are doing awesome work.

[@rivera0822]

Thanks so much - I love this system! THank you for the very informative and entertaining video.

[@jacks633]

Cannot thank you enough for making this template free for us, and the timing of this video! Literally discovered Notion last week and have quickly realised a tool a like this is what I've needed for so long but the resources/possibilities have got a little overwhelming and most other tutorials end with a cost, which contradicts the reasons I'm learning this. You have helped ground me in the flood of knowledge and mistakes learning this tool. From one aspiring creator to one that knows exactly what he's doing and what vibes he wants to exert into the world - thank you

[@harithaakkad6064]

I'm trying to get into Notion, and I'm currently just doing some research and watching videos to choose my best 'starting' template. Do you have any advice for me. I mainly want to use it to manage my personal projects, future goals, and log my finances.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

I appreciate your kind words! Hope its more clearer now! Do keep an eye on Extended brain as well! It's our paid content but it's the most extensive and complete notion template we've ever made. I definitely think you'll appreciate it!

[@haaziquesayyed5473]

where is the template can't find it

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

@haaziquesayyed5473 Please follow the link in the description. It's a part of focus quest now as the focus log. It's update!

[@curtisflick6769]

Absolutely fantastic template!! I've watched the video twice, downloaded and set up the template, and I'll definitely be using this from now on. Thank you for making this!!!

[@LaMoviolaCanal]

How caon you set up the template?? I cant do it

[@xNezrx]

I can tell this is a banger, good work

[@ant.yo23]

I lovee your notion template!! auto like and subscribe thanks cajun

[@billy123_iron]

Wooow , I just watched your video, very good and useful video, it's been a long time since I watched a notion video well explained, and the template looks well structured.

[@ygreq]

This is gold all the way through. Thank you!

[@Minjoie]

Thank you so much, i have been having panic about my future lately. I do so much in a day that i forget about it and i tried to find some template but they were bit costly but thanks for sharing it for free.

[@EA.Football5]

This really great! Thanks for your construction

[@user-ku8ph5tq2n]

Hey! Thank you so much! You're such a big help for the growth of many people by doing this.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you for the kinds words! Means a lot to us. 🙏🏼

[@lahanareis5554]

thats the best template I found so far. Crazy useful thanks!!

[@Nem87]

I think I started using Notion through you and I'm still using it daily! I have to deal with ADHD and it's been such a great tool to manage it. My mind is often plagued by random ideas, things to do and inspiration, so I'm very happy to be able to dump it in a specific tab without much effort. Yesterday when I was sorting my work project notes in my word doc, I was thinking of moving them to Notion, so this video has a great timing. Thanks!

[@unknowns78]

Since you mentioned ADHD his style of video is also really cool for people who may have trouble focusing :D Dunno if i just noticed it but he makes his videos really visual

[@Nem87]

@@unknowns78 Absolutely! I'm struggling with the length of this one, but it definitely makes it easier to absorb the info

[@MadMrMeeseeks]

Bro - my whole life with ADHD I have always struggled dumping those random ideas somewhere. This looks amazing

[@jeffreyspiker]

@Nem87 having struggle with ADHD myself I've tried several other programs and am constactly searching for a better system. Have you tried Trello? I'm curious as to what advantage Notion has over Trello (that's free to use).

[@Nem87]

@@jeffreyspiker sorry for the late reply! I have used trello as a student for project management. To be fair, I haven't used it ever since. But from a quick look on the app and site, it still seems to be a project management tool that's great for collabs and work. From what I've seen you can't edit much. Notion is very customisable, allowing you to do whatever you want with it. Changing tab names, changing the format of a tab. Having different formats in 1 tab. You can do project management, but also private to do list, your own wiki and data dump. I keep all sorts of lists and texts there. I think that's what I would miss if I would use Trello. Because I have really broad interests and activities, I like to categorise them and make an info dump per category. So Notion is great for that. I do feel overwhelmed quickly, so I'm using it as in info dump and to-do list for now. I recommend also slowly getting familiar with it. Trello might be a bit more straight forward in that aspect. I'm using the free version of Notion and don't really feel the need to upgrade to a paid version at the moment. You could always give it a try :) I've tried other management apps until I found the one right for me

[@wrpolicarpo]

I don't have words to thank for this big help, i will change my life!

[@itsfelipesanches]

That's a well built template for sure. Thanks, man!

[@Faisal-Waseem]

Your videos are changing my life thanks bro 🙏🏻

[@Catty19947]

I appreciate for the introduction video, I found it very helpful and for those beginners please just simply need to start easy. Dont stress yourself over too much planning. 🎉

[@_simplejack]

thanks for the guide helping me so much!

[@h_x_h]

I'm a 33 year old single parent about to go back to school in a few weeks. I've been looking for tools to help me stay on top of work, school, and home projects and tasks as I'm heading into this season of madness and I believe you have just changed my life in the immediate future in a massive positive way. This is a stellar video. Thank you.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

I am so glad to hear that! Please keep me posted on your journey because I would love to celebrate and support you every step of your way! Thank you for making my day, haha.

[@Ann-KathrinSchmitz-jh8rz]

Not only thankful for the template and this video but also your humour. You're so funny! 😂

[@yasish_]

Thanks for sharing the templates ♥

[@jorvax3744]

Thank you soo much for your template and your video ! It was the most helpful out there on youtube in a world where everyone wants you to pay to get their templates, you are the only one that did the opposite !

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you so much for the kind words! How's the template going so far? Have you been logging in your studied and such.

[@Awesomecheesemouse]

Great video bro and you got a calming voice

[@sonmhs85]

Great works! Thank you very much!

[@pedramt7847]

Bro I needed this video, thank you.

[@easygrammor]

Thank you very much for this video and for the free template. I've been wanting to start using Notion for a long time, but its complexity always deterred me. With this template, everything looks much simpler, and it has everything I need

[@AsmaMeche]

My Sprint is locked in status and calendar what did I do to open it

[@igoraustinfernandesmartins4097]

Fantastic job! Thank you for putting all this together. I'm just curious, is there any way to create a recurrent weekly task?

[@_quixote]

Wasnt expecting another notion video. Im definitely getting the new template

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

More to come!!!

[@UnlockRiverHQ]

Awesome content! And very informative! Which software do you use to capture video screen recordings? Looks so smooth!

[@audicaxias]

might be OBS Studio

[@beepboopbap]

it looks a lot like its done on editing software, especially the cursor, thats my guess.

[@burlingtonillinois688]

On the iPhone the screen video is available in the control center

[@k1n3t1c]

QuickTime Player on Mac can screen record without any additional software.

[@Alenk]

Screen Studio!

[@CrisTryingToBeProductive]

The more time I spend using Notion the more I learn, the more it's helpful to me and the more I like it.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

i feel the same way 😅

[@Ematuresco]

@@CajunKoiAcademy hey Koi which tablet is that ? Looks like comfy writting is possible on it.

[@kavyakocharekar8861]

hey bros.. u guys literally have helped me so much on my productivity and I m so thankful for u both. i wanted to ask that as we have the project planner then do we still need the schedule planner notion page which uguys earlier gave like I've been using that till now

[@TreyAllDay901]

I was going to give up on learning notion. this video and template has saved me.

[@user-ot2kn6mc4x]

The project planner is very very cool. Gonna use this template for now.

[@azrayldz1876]

I wanna say thanks for all of your tips guys your channel is just one of the best youtube channels that is have ever see.Thank you.

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Wow, thanks! made me cry 🥹 (with happiness)

[@marslbedir5580]

big bro i am a kitsune and your templates saved my life so ill try to get this template when i have enough money shoutout from turkey and in 2 months goin to america!

[@goral2880]

This is so great, thank you

[@Mr.DND_]

Thanks to you guys and your great study skills, I aced my gcse exams

[@ShrivatsaTadikonda]

Thanks so much, as an notion rookie this helps a lot!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You're welcome! My goal is to make it easy for all rookies

[@visualsbyluke7524]

Amazing video man - using the planner now thank you! Random question - where did you pick up that blank hoodie, looks amazing.

[@mehdiazaz7669]

Just outstanding! Thank you from the bottom of my heart I have only one question please, what's the difference between projects and sprints ? I didn't get this point

[@binarycolors1738]

gracias, ayuda mucho para organizarse en un dia a dia, en la vida en general

[@ashnealpowell7747]

This is a great video!

[@timothyoghenerhoro633]

this video came at the right time.. Starting a new semester tomorrow🙂

[@Samji3877]

SMEXY thumbnail! thank you for the planner :)

[@darby5170]

Have you thought about using story points or some kind of work level effort estimate for the tasks in your sprints? What about a sprint goal and retrospective?

[@pursuitofreal]

Thank you for the template and the ellaborate explanation :)

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hasnarafifah6704]

Thank you so muchhh

[@ladysisyphus4243]

Hello!! Thanks for sharing your such an informative video ❤ I'm currently using your Study Scheduler template atm, and I was wondering if you could explain how to seamlessly integrate the Project Planner (from this video) and the Study Scheduler templates together? Thank you so much!

[@seeker9823]

Recently started using notion. Really helpful

[@mohokap]

I am keen to get started and just exploring Notion. 2 Qs re the meeting part: 1) Did you upload the meeting as a recording onto Notion to utilise the AI feature? 2) And if recordings can be uploaded, can it also duly transcribe them?

[@physiotherapyinsider6468]

I appreciate this! 👍👍👍 I will stick with Craft for now. 😊

[@brianalexis264]

Found the template I’ve been needing for years

[@darby5170]

Great video and system. I have a suggestion. AI summary created takeaways from your meeting notes. Could you automate that such that those takeaways immediately became tasks?

[@sakainjapan]

Thank you so much for this video and template! Question for you: Any way to show any outstanding tasks in the daily tasks card? I realized that the daily tasks are pulled from the due date, but some tasks may take more than 1 day to complete so wondering what's the best way to get a quick view on all outstanding tasks, separated by project.

[@bingjr8063]

great tip!!

[@Steve_Solomon]

I wanted to organize my life, I'm successful in many areas but organizing it all has been all done in my head, that leads me to forgetting important task or rushing jobs. I watched this video and I think I will give it a try, I have never heard of you before but I'm glad the youtube universe sent me your way. Thanks for the helpful content

[@gugupcoutinho]

hey, how is organizing your personal projects going?

[@Steve_Solomon]

@@gugupcoutinho so far so good I'm using notion to keep track of things and plan projects for my business.

[@codemiza]

ty best solution ever.

[@kaykayboy23]

Great video! Definitely helped! Although, might I recommend that you change the battery in your smoke detector?

[@m77ast]

Thanks for this. I hope it works as I am really getting frustrated as to how much time it looks like Im wasting. Outstanding things are just not getting completed.

[@sarralev]

This is wonderful. Do you have a way to do repeating tasks or projects?

[@Risk-on1]

congrats on 1 million

[@Hoov22]

I love this. I will be using this solely for myself. Is there an easy way to remove the ‘lead’ and ‘assignee’ options from all pieces of this?

[@federicoboriani8638]

this looks insane! still haven't tested this template yet and I also kinda hate notion because it looks too complicated but I am FOR SURE gonna try that out the

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

It helps to first learn the basics of Notion. It definitely has a steep learning curve but once you get the basics, it's all smooth sailing then! Good luck!

[@samcowell4016]

I just came back from an hour long break to set up my notion using your template, how fortunate that this video was released when it was xD

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

haha perfect timing! let's get it

[@zobiariyaz9789]

this was such a need. you absolutely know what we need. thank you so much for everything you do for us 🫶🥹

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Happy to help! What was useful?

[@achilleus606]

@@CajunKoiAcademy everything 😁😁

[@sergiosalgado4783]

Great video! ✌️ Where do you add the info of the design meetings to use IA for bullet points ? Or it’s connected to another app that wrap up the meetings ? Thanks !

[@ryanrebolledo3697]

GOATED channel 🗣️

[@No-one-know]

This is awsome man

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked the template.

[@user-zw3kb5zu2s]

nice, will try, looks great

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Aye! Keep me posted on your progress. Hope it helps you as much as it does myself and all the other rookies. 👊🏻

[@saltnlightpepper7468]

I love Notion too, but can't help with having the fear that I'm too over-reliant on it and losing all my stuff in there. Which way do you back up your pages to the finest detail in Notion? Thanks for all the good work!

[@TerrinhaVerde]

Hi Cajun. Thank you for your video. I have a very complex notion with multiple channels and multiple courses with multiple modules, projects etc. What type/attribute do you recommend for organizing the modules column? I use a customized CC+UB from Thomas Frank. Thank you.

[@long2330]

Love your work! However, there is one point with the task management on this template is how you gonna deal with Recurring Tasks?

[@swarooprajchowhan]

The best thing what i feel after using all this productivity apps is Just add a reminder to your reminder app in your iPhone or android and it will remind you for the particular work, in case you don’t remember things usually.

[@luisarturogomez6311]

Hello, I'm new to the channel. Thank you for this resourceful template. I'm wondering if there's a way to have have the project tag (Example from your video: School, Work, KZbin or Personal) show on the tasks of a project? Thank you for your help in advance!

[@user-ez3vf8dk1k]

Ill give this a try

[@AsmaMeche]

Thank you very much for the model. It really helped us ❤🎉

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

I am so glad you found it useful. Hope the learning curve wasn't too big.

[@AsmaMeche]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Sorry for disrupting you. Can I ask you if the program you presented to us is useful in all our daily lives and not related to school projects?

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

The Template is useful for anything and everything. It's completely flexible.

[@AsmaMeche]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Thanks

[@AsmaMeche]

@@CajunKoiAcademy I would like to ask you again. The examples you provided were only as a doctor studying and I could not come up with an example of my own.

[@jonbrosio1]

Great stuff! This is the first video of yours I've come across. Probably the best I've seen. One question: Is there any way to create recurring tasks in this dashboard? Thanks in advance!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Hey Jon! Firstly, thank you for watching our content and your kind words! 🙏🏼 Secondly, yes it is possible in the task database via a new template with the repeat option. I'll link up the video that will guide you through the process. Let me know if you have any more questions. www.notion.so/releases/2022-11-08

[@yanb.1943]

Ty very much!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

Of course! Have you used the planner yet?

[@yanb.1943]

@@CajunKoiAcademy Yes I liked it very much. Thanks for your hard work!

[@attruongthanh3230]

thanks for the vid :3

the only thing im missing is habits/recurring tasks, but this is incredible

[@LukasTaves]

How do you handle notifications for due dates? And any way to sync the tasks with a calendar for planning the whole day?

[@zonaresng]

Everything being taught here, I need to implement so badly. High priority!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

You got this! I believe in you. 🙏🏼

[@ytmartins]

Great video! What software do you use to edit the videos? Thanks