how i plan my week as a small business owner in 2024

Before this weekly planning routine AND this notion template, my weeks were a chaos show of daily decision fatigue and always feeling like I’m not getting ‘enough’ done even though I was working super hard.
Now, this is the only place I check every day and a huge part of how I keep my mental peace as a soft, cozy entrepreneur.
So let me show you how the templates works + share a few rules for how I plan things the soft entrepreneur way as well.
👉 MY WEEKLY PLAN NOTION TEMPLATE:
dbmbootcamp.com/notion-weekly...
👉 MY NEW & FREE SERIES:
How I Turned My Love of Planning into a 6-Figure Freelance Career: dbmbootcamp.com/free-series/
📱SAY HI:
Instagram: / mynameisdeya
Tiktok: / mynameisdeya_
🎞️ IN THIS VIDEO:
[00:00] intro
[00:55] setting up the Notion template
[10:32] using the Notion template
[17:39] why it works for soft entrepreneurship
[18:32] 2 quick & bonus tips
💕 and as alwayssssss, thanks for hanging out with me today.

[@PotterytothePeople]

just found you! the quality of your videos is *chefs kiss* You deserve a way bigger following and I think they will find you soon!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

so kind of you, Mia. thank you so much!

[@imanijohnson1205]

I really like the template and really works well as a catchall for all that I'm working on. My only note would be I would like if it could link to the Notion Calendar. Not just the To-Dos in the weekly plan but It would be amazing if for each Container it had its own calendar that way you can have different color using the notion calendar and then for each Associated Tasks for each Container if they could automatically populate in to the Notion calendar for easy Calendar Blocking. You can have a visual in the calendar of the colors of time you are spending for each container as well as the actually amount written down in the original template. I was trying to figure out how to do just that but I'm not super well versed in notion unfortunately.

[@tuftybird]

I used this template for the first time today and I feel as light as a feather. I can see more than 3 hours in front of myself for the first time!! I tried planning on paper and it worked in a limited way - this is everything I needed to feel more in control and competent. I work on 15+ projects every month in my role and I've always struggled to prioritise the dozens of tasks required to take these one-off events from concept to delivery for individual clients. Thank you for making me feel excited to go to work on a Sunday evening for the very first time ❤❤❤

[@MyNameIsDeya]

omg WIN. that's so awesome, Katie! I'm so happy to hear that!!!

[@tangerineharestudio]

I TOTALLY love your content!! I'm binge watching your videos, it's like having a fun, super efficient work bestie who keeps you accountable and on track - while making everything look so easy peasy. I have left my 9-5 and gone freelance a couple of months ago and I'm an introvert so I love this lifestyle, but some things look way too much scarier now that I'm alone. Your videos are like a warm pat on the shoulder, saying hey, I know that, I've been there, you can make it, here's how. So, THANK YOU. 💖

[@MyNameIsDeya]

aww Tatiana, I'm so happy to hear that!!!

[@vicikene13]

You are so satisfying to watch and also it motivated me to just go on with my business even when its not that perfect as i want it to be. It is still my best. Thank you!

[@SpookyBubblegumArt]

Thank you so much for making this video and also providing the notion template!! I'm just starting to try it out but already I'm shocked at how much time all my tasks are taking me each week. I kept beating myself up for not getting enough done and now I see why I wasn't able to. I have wayyyy too many tasks and projects I'm doing all at once. I'm hoping that using this will help me better manage my weeks in the future (and hopefully I can be less stressed and stop piling on so many projects).

[@suvendroseal1724]

I STILL LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS. Its' been years now since I started following you and you still have a special place always in my business watchlist.

[@evalimamusic]

This is the first planning system that works for me for more than a week (I have ADHD). I feel way more productive and I love how I can see how much time I have actually spent on stuff. Thank you!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

So happy to hear that you're liking it!!!

[@SkyVioletPanda]

Kind of crazy that I found you 2 days ago and then this video was released cause this came at just the right time! I have a personal learning project I really want to stay on track with on top of school and work and other tools were either too complex or just not flexible enough. This template is so easy to use, and forces me to be realistic with what I can actually achieve in a day (Those hour estimates really pull you back down to earth lol). Thank you Deya!

[@pinklimelight]

I love this KZbin channel so much! 💓 Thank you for sharing!

[@mickeeva]

Wow I've never seen a notion template that makes perfect sense than this one! I plan my days in notion but then I usually time block my tasks in an external app like Structured, so I LOVE that this template incorporates both! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us!

[@syv0nne]

Deya you are my absolute queen! I've been feeling so so lost in what i'm supposed to do in life and just left an "entrepreneurial" career which left me feeling like i had no other options. I am getting started today on trying to build myself up as a freelancer. I've already watched a ton of your videos and feel so excited for this new venture. Thank you for holding my hand through this and reminding me that achieving what you want is possible!!!

[@EffortlessGentTV]

this is great! thanks for sharing your template. always in search of a task manager / planner that is effective without being too overwhelming or complicated. can’t wait to set up and give it a whirl. more cozy entrepreneur content pls

[@MyNameIsDeya]

amazing -- lmk thoughts after you give it a whirl :)

[@humaira2347]

deya i watched one of your older videos on this weekly planning and followed it this week and it’s fab and now you dropped this video !!!! talk about being in sync 😂

[@elizabethjohnson438]

I love this so much! I like the manual bits because all other "automated" task programs "set it and forget it" means I actually forget it...and this one just roughly time blocks, but doesn't set actual time blocks in a calendar, which usually somehow makes me never work in those blocks.

[@sketchesofshay]

as a fulltime freelance artist/small business owner who still has a LOT of negative self-speak and issues with over-working, your videos are golden Deya!

[@NJLRConsulting]

Brilliant - thanks for this!

[@alisonchang76]

I found your videos yesterday and I'm absolutely obsessed with you and your content! Cozy entrepreneurship is my new jam! I also LOVE the idea of automating and taking time to plan things to free up your mental load so you can actually be creative! Thanks SO much, Deya!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

welcome, Alison! :) excited to have you here. I'm a big fan of getting everything out of your mind for mental clarity!

[@yosilianursakina7733]

This is super wonderful! Thank you so much, Deya! Been binge-watching your videos for sometime now :) Best wishes to you and your loved ones!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

so kind, thank you!! :)

[@kaileyyoung9779]

this is amazing thank you so much!

[@j.singer8461]

This is just the system I was looking for! Love the template - especially cover photo of the golden tabby cat (who looks just like my Daisy ... including sitting on my keyboard ... LOL). Thanks for sharing all of this!!!

[@KaylasMusings]

This is such a great template! Already downloaded it and am setting it up! It is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Thank you 🙂

[@MyNameIsDeya]

I'm SO happy to hear that, Kayla! :) lmk any thoughts after you give it a proper go.

[@olenakitsak37]

Thank you very much! I also love Notion. Looking forward to more videos about Notion from you 😊 Regarding planning, my biggest trouble is to write down my task. It means that I should open laptop, then Notion each time the task come up. In reality, I'm doing already something. And writing in Notion disrupts my current work 😢 But I really-really trying my best to build a habit of properly plan and track my activity. Hope I get used soon

[@NK-ox1oh]

Literally a godsend ☺️ tyty!

[@Strykertd]

I'm trying so hard to get my motivation to change my career and life, i work in construction, 7am to 5:30, plus 2 hours of travelling, live an hour away, the mental drain the work gives is a lot, where I'm done by time i get home, and weekends doing home things and just still feel drained, like I don't deserve to try and just stay doing that work, but I actually need to change it because I'm the fall I have surgery on my elbow and doctor said i need to change my career because it's just keep hurting my body, but I've been found this for 20+ years, so trying to learn excel and other computer skills slowly, i just have this fear of not landing a job because i have no experience, but also would love to create my own online store, it's just the mental drain, i have the ideas on a notebook, it's just getting that motivation, but I'm surrounded by the negative influence at work and at home. Any suggestions? Thank you :)

[@EcomCarl]

What an insightful approach! 🚀 Incorporating a weekly planning routine and leveraging Notion templates can truly streamline productivity and alleviate decision fatigue. The customizable nature of the template allows for tailored organization, promoting both efficiency and mental peace.

[@jadonharper1493]

I really love the simplicity of this template, so many notion templates suffer from information overload

[@Laiaboveyoga]

This is brilliant, thank you Deya. I have tried several templates and this one is great. Much love 💛💛

[@MyNameIsDeya]

so happy you like it!!

[@dimanamarkova]

I finally figured out who you remind me of; her channel is called "best dressed" and I hope you can appreciate how big of a compliment this is!! great content - keep going ✨

[@LisaOlierook]

Girl I customised this template with my brand and pastel colours and I'm so IN LOVE ajshadbjshb !!!!! It works soooo well I love it

[@MyNameIsDeya]

LOVE to hear that!!! :)

[@antonyjmathias]

I have been using this template for 4 months and I can swear on my life that this the best PM template

[@MyNameIsDeya]

oh yay!!!

[@hannahp6405]

This video is going to absolutely explode.... This is the first Notion template that I've ACTUALLY seen practicality in. There's not a million pages or fluff options-- every part of this template is consistently useable. Very, very cool!!

[@isobelledger]

Again, this is wonderful. I've tried a couple of Notion templates before but they just seemed like so much work and they didn't stick with me. But this seems to be so user friendly because you actually use it all the time. I hope this one will finally stick! :D

[@MyNameIsDeya]

yay! I hope so, too! lmk how you go with it after 1-2 weeks. happy to hear feedback :)

[@fayssalvloglife4870]

I really liked your helpful content ❤ thank you from Morocco 🇲🇦.

[@joellyv8820]

Hi! I’m new here. I’m bingeing all your content on all platforms! 😊

[@Itskingmonty]

Mwahahaha this is amazing and is now going to takeover my whole Sunday as I redo my whole notion scheduling!!! Also u inspired me to now become a cozy entrepreneur as well haha

[@MyNameIsDeya]

so happy to hear that! lmk how the template goes for you!

[@xo.krithy]

I just found you and YOU ROCK

[@Bri_dope_af]

Sooo first off thank you for this video cause I believe notion will help me tremendously✨🥰,buuut..I have no idea how to use it 😩🥴😅.. it’s like u speaking French or something to me right nah, but I enjoy ur videos so of course I’m gonna finish it ☺️and watch one on how to use it😅

[@SaileeIvic]

I just watched the old video of you using it and now it pops up haha. Great template btw. I recently moved everything to Lark so could you check it out and maybe make a video setting up systems in it? Lark really has everything in one place, which saves me a ton of time

[@myasofiyah]

You are heaven sent. Wow

[@covacut]

hi!! thank you so much for creating this wonderful resource :) i wasn't able to get the link and i signed up with both emails!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

oh no!!! email us at team @dbmbootcamp.com and we'll figure out what's going wrong.

[@CauterizeKing]

Thank you Deya! I'm 5 years in, business building is hard but I've eventually learned that taking enough time to rest is crucial to staying the course especially when things are tough. This template looks awesome. Thanks for gifting it! UPDATE: Can you pleae tell me why the "Containers & Time Estimates" database/section is missing in the template? Thanks! UPDATE 2: My bad. That section is inside the weekly plan, and not the annual plan/homepage :)

[@MyNameIsDeya]

lmk how you go with the template! :)

[@hannoscholtz6207]

Thanks for Q&A! Had the same problem

[@tinaleeofficial]

I tried it, and then I was like "Wait, where's the Saturday and Sunday?" And then I remembered this is Deya's template. 🤣 So excited to try this!

[@MyNameIsDeya]

hahahaha classic Tina -- you work too much!! Saturday + Sunday are strict no-work days.

[@padhatam]

This is going to sound like first world problems but something I struggle with is getting motivated to expand our business since it’s my side hustle and already bringing in close to $100k and our W2 income is already in the high 6 figures. I cut back to 80% at my W2 this year to spend more time with family but I’ve spent the last 10 years working 80ish hours per week so this feels so alien and guilty. I’m constantly thinking about expanding my business but now that I’ve found your channel I’m reconsidering if maybe I should just keep things where they are for a year or two and take more time to enjoy with family and the kids while they’re young.

[@padhatam]

Also thank you for the Notion template, I’ve been wanting to get back into organizing our lives with Notion and it can sometimes be overwhelming to restart when you fall off the train with it.

[@soniachern7268]

Why do you want to expand your business? The whys are where lie your motivations. But what if not having the motivation to expand your business is a sign that you don't have to? Or a sign for you to rest? We're very conditioned by society to chase for endless growth, to reach that sales goal, to increase profits etc but we rarely stop to ponder, what's enough for us? How much is enough to sustain our ideal lifestyle and can we slow down once we've achieved that income goal? Take this as an opportunity for you to be introspective and think about the priorities in your life. As for feeling guilty about rest, maybe it's because your body is not used to resting. Think of resting like a skill where you have to keep practicing to get better at it. You haven't been resting much for the past decade I presume, so it takes time for your body and nervous system to acclimatize to it.

[@padhatam]

@@soniachern7268 honestly I think it’s because I want my partner to have the ability to work fewer hours and spend more time with the kids, which is partly why I feel guilty because I’m able to do that but she can’t right now since her job isn’t really suited to that. But we probably could be very comfortable with dramatically less income so maybe I need to spend time meditating on what enough means for me and my family.

[@doun138]

Hi dear, just discovered you and binge your content. I wanted to know what are your views and if you can make a video on the upcoming "freelance job" that will be in need please?

[@summarized2024]

TAYLOR for wedding dress????? Congratulations!!

[@Jared-hp8be]

genius

[@girlsworld123p]

Deya do you have a course on becoming a digital business manager?

[@SideBurns]

Doe’s Notion work on Mac?

[@maheshshirate2834]

Woah

[@ashlyngardner6897]

hey Deya! do you have any suggestions for how to take time off when you’re charging clients on retainer? I want to let them know I’m unavailable for a period of time, like a week, but I don’t want to make them feel like they need to take a chunk out of the monthly retainer? any particular way you deal with this?

[@MyNameIsDeya]

hey Ashlyn! I tell them 2-3 months ahead of time I'm taking x time period off and then basically have 2 options: 1) do the work ahead of time so you get paid the same or 2) deduct that $ from your monthly retainer If you pick 1 just communicate that clearly to the client that the deliverables will remain the same during that month. It'll depend obviously a little on what type of work you do + how much of your value-add depends on actually being responsive during that time period so just communicate it openly with the client. Make sure to answer the question they're thinking: "what changes for me? What do I have to do now to accommodate your time off?" --> you address that: "Nothing will change for you. x will still be delivered on x date... etc"

[@ashlyngardner6897]

@@MyNameIsDeya amazing! thank you, currently working hourly as a marketing automation & CRM specialist and copywriter. but would love to start experimenting with retainer basis 🙏🏻

[@Magic88139]

do you need a video ediitor?

[@CameronAshley]

Maybe I missed this point but, what happens when all the items are sent from the parking lot into a week and then you don't finish the items? Do you dump things back into the parking lot?

[@MyNameIsDeya]

yes! just park it back into the parking lot at the end of the week. I talk about that at 17:12 :)

[@conjuredcreatives]

I need you to come on the podcast! I love the topics you cover on your channel and think it would be a great chat. I emailed you.

[@user-ie7vh8he9k]

What do you think about the Getting things done system for planning? Doesn’t it work for you the same as this planner?

[@TimofeyNedyalko]

Hey! Love your channel. How to contact you for collaboration?

[@STEMwithKristen]

It looks like it's saying I don't have permission to click on the weekly template for some reason. Idk if this is an issue on my end or yours.

[@MyNameIsDeya]

you'll have to make a copy for yourself first -- go to the three dots on the top right and click duplicate! :)

[@STEMwithKristen]

@@MyNameIsDeya oh my, I should have realized that. Sorry and thank you for responding!

[@aronnoroy8757]

Most beautiful KZbinr i have ever seen. BTW: You can improve your video quality by hire a good editor. I want to edit you videos. What do you think about that?

[@komilakhonakhmedjanova5455]

Hi! Do you work as freelancer and promote our products?

[@familytv1523]

Am I the only one who says I dont have permission to run a copy of the template?

[@cybertea]

My guess is that your MBTI is ISTP. Am I right? I'm just an MBTI nerd who is interested in everyone's mbti

[@MyNameIsDeya]

INTJ! :)

[@BDBreakingnewsYoutube]

I am jobless right now in UAE !! I do freelancing before but now again I trying to find an online based job !! I am experienced in digital marketing, social media and VA task!! Is anyone help me I am ready to give u test work before hiring !! @deya mam can u help !!!

[@Divyv520]

Hey Deya , really nice video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?

[@tayyaabkhan]

Hey Deya, Love your content. I just emailed you

[@grandmasterbruce]

Out of curiosity, are you an INTJ?

[@PERRYDASILVA]

I had to set up my Notion dashboard this week- and it's hella overwhelming 🥲🥲and that's how I found your channel. Glad I did, I've been binge watching your videos 💖💖

[@EmpoweredLady]

Out of concern for you, in the video, I could see a lump in your throat. Hope you're doing okay.

[@snowsnow2957]

I couldn't get the template 🥲