how I plan & organize my life 🗂️ simple systems for success & slow productivity

IG: / rowenatsai | the ultimate productivity guide to plan & organize our no longer busy-for-the-sake-of-being-busy lives 🤭 Thank you Sunsama for sponsoring this video! You all know how much I love this app for 2+ years now. Try Sunsama for free for 30-day here: try.sunsama.com/rowena
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✨ If you’re at all curious:
• My spiritual practice, Falun Dafa bit.ly/2z49zqz
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Video edited by Rowena Tsai
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• Final Cut Pro X

[@jamaicapeachydemesa8086]

"the reason why we procrastinate is we don't have clarity on what we're doing" SHOTS FIRED INDEED HUHU

[@rowena]

pew pew 💓

[@tenaciouslyme]

This is so true!

[@shenelledwards1575]

Yes!!! When we take the mystery or guess work out of our assignment, activity, etc we do so much better :)

[@heartfullofglitter06]

girl i will eat up each and every one of your “last” productivity system videos UP with a giant smile on my face ❤️❤️

[@rowena]

this may actually be the last 🤭👀

[@jesdenine3372]

I doing a planning reset while watching this and I was writing tips for myself. one of them was “this planner is here to help you not to judge you” and LITERALLY right after I wrote that you said it in the video. amazing

[@bluishblow]

"more of a guide than a to-do list" is the key for me. i tend to get overwhelmed with time blocks, but this idea makes me more comfortable 🥰🥰

[@anav.5628]

Liked and subscribed because I have ADHD and this is the only video on this topic that has been able to keep my attention by being both straight to the point, while also explaining the things you're doing. And the aesthetics?? 10/10

[@Aquariusmoon_lover]

Notes form the video 📸 1)Brain dump -write down everything which u have to do in this week divide this into •Work •Non-nego -things to do every week •Play-things you like to do this week. 3)Add theses thing into your calender (my fav). 4)Weekly checking of those lists in your calendar-UPDATE You are all done 👍 good job 💪

[@roquia3702]

Amazing! Just love it! It really inspired me , she is crystal clear and objective to the subject , direct and made it all simple and effective , thanks for the precious video!!!

[@karinaasvolinsque5239]

Honestly, this video is gold! I was trying to organize myself but all other videos were really overwhelming. This is so simple yet effective!❤

[@TI-jd5yr]

I’ve been using your notion weekly agenda tip for years!! Thanks so much rowena

[@AikiraBeats]

I’ve started implementing times where I get to relax and do things that keep me in a chill mindset. By being prepared, I won’t feel overwhelmed by the projects that I’m doing.

[@alexandrahill9176]

This specific step by step video on how to use something like the Sunsama app is crucial to how I need to implement new habits in my life. I also use paper planners and I'm so excited to use it all!

[@stephmxox]

I love this video! I've been feeling so overwhelmed and this video literally felt like the most realistic version of getting your life together

[@Casey-ql5xg]

I’m halfway through, and the time tracking element to show you if your plan is over 8 hours in the day is awesome.

[@greyhavenraven]

I started trying out Sunsama after a previous video of yours, and now I can't be without it! I love how easy it is to connect my calendar, Clickup, Notion, and emails.

[@NiNizeRegina]

Yey!! This video was releasing in a great time of me, because I was just analyzing how to improve my routine and consequently, make it more usefull. I'll apply this system!

[@rupabehera2008]

Thank you for the video definitely loved it and it actually motivates me to go and plan everything out 😅.

[@sloanjulia17]

Alright alright, I really didn’t think that Sunsama was worth it but this has convinced me to give it a shot. April is my jumping into handling all of my stuff month so this is perfect timing too!

[@TheMarmite09]

Why you will probably never use it, just wasting your money.

[@sloanjulia17]

@@TheMarmite09 it’s a 30 day free trial so I haven’t “wasted my money,” and I actually really love the platform for what it does to combine all of the different systems I use personally and professionally. So thank you for you unnecessarily negative reply to my comment, I really appreciate it.

[@kaisolacegames]

The wavy symbol ~ is called a tilde! 😊 Thanks for sharing these routines, there's lots here to learn from.

[@ResilientFighter]

Love this. I was just binging on 10 pla and wok videos, this has been the best.

[@lentab1949]

Your videos are really relaxing.

[@christellesalomon]

As a die-hard notion fan, you have me reeeeeaaaaalllllyyy intrigued with this Sunsama!! Thanks for the video!

[@rowena]

yess I'm a diehard notion AND sunsama fan 😜 sunsama has an incredible integration with notion as well!! can easily add notion cards to your sunsama to-do list 👀

[@tenaciouslyme]

I love this system! Thanks for sharing!!

[@susvne]

THANK YOU OUR MOTHER OF ORGANIZATION 😌💗🙏

[@natalieraybal799]

This was incredibly helpful thank you

[@alenegret]

Love it! 🫰🏻

[@pricillaferreira_]

Rowena, youre si sweeet and youve helped really much! Join this app today!! thank you very much!! 💕

[@Kimmy2hope]

I miss Sunsama. I figured it was more helpful when I was doing freelancing but now that I work a regular employee schedule I wonder if it will be as useful 🤔 maybe I gotta try it out again!

[@amandacanetta]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@lesleyridge]

The perfect app does no… IT EXISTS 😍 Hello Sunsama!

[@MieyaOladipupo]

This is a game changer 🙌🏽

[@html.g0ld3n27]

I'm a Software Engineering student (2nd year lmao) and also starting to freelance on graphic design, specifically on logo and web/mobile design while juggling to keep up with other external courses and I'm loosing my mind. Just crossed over your video and I'm gonna test it over the week that starts, and I'll come back to say If I made progress or If i'm just a sad potato with no other way out of procrastination. Wish me luck!

[@maritzadiaz9000]

Learned this in some prework I had to do for my Berkley class :)

[@shahreenhossain518]

Can you please post next week’s video soon?! Only thing I am looking forward to and I cannot wait. Every time I feel crappy I come to watch your video. I have done this for 5 years now?! I have watched your other Q&As at least 20 times! Please can’t wait for the Q&A

[@rowena]

omg thank you??? it’ll be scheduled for Wednesday morning 🫡🤭🫶

[@lauraburke9661]

Even without using the specific thing you’re using it’s really helpful to see how to make the work life balance a real thing.. I definitely prefer notion simply because I’m familiar with it and have a todo list task app that’s also a game so it’s motivated me.. and watching this helped me make it work better for me

[@fareesa5920]

what's the to do app?

[@dixiemixie5386]

​@@fareesa5920it might be habitica, it gamifys tasks by giving you points for completing tasks that you can use to unlock rewards

[@noemie1267]

Thank you! your videos are exactly what I was looking for and I love that British accent ahha. It's funny because before this video uploaded, I started making a plan of all the tasks I needed to get done and then cartegorized them exaclty as you've shown. But then I had some trouble to figure out how to implement these tasks on a weekly timetable. So thank you, it helps a lot 💖💖! I relate so much about "being pulled in all directions" 😂 especially as a student preparing final exams and keeping up with deadlines for assignements while also having to prepare for the next adult life and the competitions for university entrance. I feel torn between so many things...

[@al3xj]

Great video, and the app is impressive, I signed in, the one thing missing was a more high level view of my tasks. Like you at the end of the day, I like to have a full task list to peruse and mull on during weekly / longer planning - here I'll add some dot points to tasks so I don't need to remember adding them later - cleaning and polishing the task list as it changes and incrementally adjusts daily

[@geetikasaun5273]

Hey Rowena😊😊 just wanted to say thank you a lot for inspiring me even I am going to start my youtube channel this year ❤️.....really appreciate your thoughts and the way you convey them 💖💖🎊🎊grateful to have found your channel 3 years ago🥳🥳

[@marspi6772]

best of luck 💕🤞🏼

[@alylindic]

Best of luck on your youtube channel! I am beginning my journey as well :)

[@geetikasaun5273]

@@alylindic thank you so much wish u well as well✨✨

[@geetikasaun5273]

@@alylindic you earned a subscriber 🎉🎉plus the video on main character is amazing aly🎉🎉 much love to you and your channel ......way to go girl🎀🎀🥳🥳

[@geetikasaun5273]

@@marspi6772 thank you so much dear✨✨💕💕

[@kiki-oh7hi]

Rowena, thank you! Question- I love your style and fashion, where do you get your clothes from? Do you have any affiliate links to shop where you shop? Thanks!

[@arisu229]

Lol I do context switching all the time on my computer. I have at least 5 tabs. If I was studying, I have like a music tab, HW tab, and then I had a Vice news tab. Then another tab related to a comment about a study and it was a news article. I always check my email.

[@ave_smirnova]

@Rowena Tsai how did you do this grid theme for chrome? it looks cute

[@eleniemorales5406]

I like your white bag at the beginning of your video. May I know where you got it?

[@hudaishodu]

Rowena! Your shark plushie is so cute!! Where did you get it from? 🦈

[@trsaccountteacher]

How do you get the light colors on your google calendar? I've looked and couldn't figure it out.

[@wynonaadvincula8111]

thank you for helping a lost freshman 🥺 if I may ask, do you still use notion alongside these other tools because it seems that this "routine" replaces notion (based on an old vid). but if you still use it, may I know how you use it? would be of much help!

[@rowena]

gotchuuu 💗 I don't use notion to organize my personal life, but still use it daily for my teams! I share about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH2rZ3dplpidiNk :)

[@TristinaKardashian]

“ we watch KZbin videos, even if it’s on productivity “. Girl you in my business 😂

[@emmaf8264]

this is so cool arg

[@rowena]

appreciate you 😎

[@marzettik]

Cool video.

[@PinAda92]

0:58 I feel so called out >.>

[@lindamora7]

is there a free app to use vs sansama?

[@ocean__king]

love this but so off topic , just hoping you will see. I have being trying sunsama , is there a way i can store tasks i think of but don’t want to put in my schedule? or what do you do about that situation

[@rowena]

there’s a Backlog feature!! on the right panel

[@crypto2frens]

Have you tried the Ivy Lee Method? Write 6 things down the night before, and focus on each one until each is complete. Changed my life!

[@haumea6166]

Like your empath sweatshirt where is it from

[@reinierkroneman5695]

I don't know if it's the quality content or your corny jokes, but I just like your channel😁

[@ish3004]

Oh my god is that RJ!!!

[@rowena]

hehe yess from my older apt & videos!!

[@CarynConnolly]

I live in Vermont!

[@rowena]

vermont is gorgeous 🥹💗

[@joymae]

Do you feel having an IPad makes it easier to be productive or just a traditional pen and paper?

[@alylindic]

I wonder this as well. I've always been more of a pen and paper girl. I've heard it connects with our brain on a deep level! But an ipad and a digital notepad seem so simple!

[@rowena]

my iPad is minimally optimized for productivity 😅 apps are not organized and I mostly use it to watch shows or go through emails if I don’t bring my laptop home. pen & paper works great, and I also have/love the reMarkable!!

[@being_blessed]

☁️🌻🍊

[@amols2169]

Thank you Rowena

[@YOURRACHINAPRIL]

👌

[@FAHL3r]

What's your chrome theme?

[@rowena]

a reeeeally old american apparel theme 😅

[@zennologyofeverything7265]

Too real. Jesus. Thanks for the tips

[@simplyaizhan]

This system doesn’t work for me. I hate updating things and spending so much time on admin and managing these notion and other apps. For now I have calendar for appointments and reminders and Notes on my phone for to-dos. Sometimes use a physical notebook for ideas, journaling , planning etc

[@Crissamah]

Hello New sub here. and omgosh!! "...watching KZbin videos even if its on productivity" 😲Alright, alright I've watched a lot so right now i promise myself to start by writing my "brain dump" I'm ready to play offence! 😉Lets go!😊TY!

[@dulcesuri1952]

TRADUCCIÓN AL ESPAÑOL

[@francesandstuff]

rj👀

[@heyjezzz]

OMG FIRST

[@michelleduncan3911]

Hug❤

[@kqxx]

It's a bummer it's a monthly subscription. The platform looks nice, but I can't afford to pay monthly subscription

[@andreapinedo2608]

1st ? 😅

[@jasiejournals7116]

4th?

[@RachelWrites]

I'm sooooo tired of my life being in shambles.

[@carolynmay8248]

Step 1. Get a computer ✍️