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I love using Notion to organize everything—work, personal projects, even investment tracking. But there was always one big problem: keeping data up to date. Every week, I found myself copying and pasting numbers from different apps, manually updating reports, and fixing formatting issues. It was tedious, frustrating, and a total waste of time. So, I built a solution: Note API Connector—a no-code tool that lets me pull real-time data from any API and sync it directly into Notion. No more manual updates, no more wasted time. Just automated, live data where I need it. Why Automate Data Syncing in Notion? If you're like me, you probably have Notion as a central hub for everything—tracking performance metrics, managing investments, or even operating a personal CRM. But there's an issue: data doesn't refresh itself. Without automation, you're either stuck manually entering data—wasting time on repetitive tasks—or relying on outdated information. What is Note API Connector? It’s a no-code tool that connects Notion to any API, so you can: Pull live data from apps, analytics tools, or financial services.
Preview and clean the data before importing it.
Schedule automatic updates (every hour, daily, or custom). How to Set It Up Setting up Note API Connector is quick and easy. Here’s how you can start automating your data syncs in just a few steps: Step 1: Connect Note API Connector to Your Notion Workspace First, authorize Note API Connector to access your Notion workspace. Then, select the Notion pages that Note API Connector can access. This ensures that the tool can sync data to the correct databases. Step 2: Connect an API Create a new request by clicking Create request and select the Notion page where you want to import data. Name the API request, add the API URL and click Run. Step 3: Preview and Import Check the API response before sending it to Notion. Adjust the structure if needed, and select which data fields to import. Then, click Save & Import and data are imported into Notion database. Step 4: Automate the Sync Set up a refresh schedule (hourly, daily, or custom) so your Notion dashboard updates automatically—no manual work required. Conclusion With Note API Connector, you can turn Notion into a dynamic, real-time dashboard that stays up to date without any manual effort. Whether you're tracking marketing performance, investment data, CRM updates, or social media metrics, this tool saves you time and ensures you always have the latest information at your fingertips. No more copy-pasting, no more outdated reports—just seamless automation inside Notion. I love using Notion to organize everything—work, personal projects, even investment tracking. But there was always one big problem: keeping data up to date . Notion keeping data up to date Every week, I found myself copying and pasting numbers from different apps, manually updating reports, and fixing formatting issues. It was tedious, frustrating, and a total waste of time. copying and pasting numbers So, I built a solution: Note API Connector —a no-code tool that lets me pull real-time data from any API and sync it directly into Notion . No more manual updates, no more wasted time. Just automated, live data where I need it. Note API Connector Note API Connector no-code tool pull real-time data from any API and sync it directly into Notion automated, live data Why Automate Data Syncing in Notion? If you're like me, you probably have Notion as a central hub for everything —tracking performance metrics, managing investments, or even operating a personal CRM. central hub for everything But there's an issue: data doesn't refresh itself . data doesn't refresh itself Without automation, you're either stuck manually entering data—wasting time on repetitive tasks—or relying on outdated information. What is Note API Connector? It’s a no-code tool that connects Notion to any API, so you can: Pull live data from apps, analytics tools, or financial services. Preview and clean the data before importing it. Schedule automatic updates (every hour, daily, or custom). Pull live data from apps, analytics tools, or financial services. Pull live data Preview and clean the data before importing it. Preview and clean the data Schedule automatic updates (every hour, daily, or custom). Schedule automatic updates How to Set It Up Setting up Note API Connector is quick and easy. Here’s how you can start automating your data syncs in just a few steps: Note API Connector Step 1: Connect Note API Connector to Your Notion Workspace First, authorize Note API Connector to access your Notion workspace. Then, select the Notion pages that Note API Connector can access. This ensures that the tool can sync data to the correct databases. Note API Connector Step 2: Connect an API Create a new request by clicking Create request and select the Notion page where you want to import data. Create request Name the API request, add the API URL and click Run . Run Step 3: Preview and Import Check the API response before sending it to Notion. Adjust the structure if needed, and select which data fields to import. Then, click Save & Import and data are imported into Notion database. Save & Import Step 4: Automate the Sync Set up a refresh schedule (hourly, daily, or custom) so your Notion dashboard updates automatically—no manual work required. Conclusion With Note API Connector , you can turn Notion into a dynamic, real-time dashboard that stays up to date without any manual effort. Whether you're tracking marketing performance, investment data, CRM updates, or social media metrics , this tool saves you time and ensures you always have the latest information at your fingertips. Note API Connector Note API Connector turn Notion into a dynamic, real-time dashboard marketing performance, investment data, CRM updates, or social media metrics No more copy-pasting, no more outdated reports—just seamless automation inside Notion . seamless automation inside Notion

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How to Manage Tasks (With Your Assistant) Using Notion: A Simple Guide

Managing our work lives with digital tools? Easy. Productivity apps? Everywhere. But managing our personal lives? That was a whole different story. Between grocery lists jotted on fridge magnets, sticky notes left on tables, and plans discussed but quickly forgotten, our personal life often felt like a chaotic whirlwind. Despite both of us being heavy users of Notion for work (me as a product manager and her as a PhD student), and paying for Notion AI as part of my job, our personal organization was still…well, messy. We’ve long been fans of Notion for managing our relationship and even went viral for it once, with our blog being featured in places like Morning Brew. But we realized that Notion AI might be the missing piece to elevate what we’d already built in our relationship journal. So, we decided to go into an exploratory phase, wondering: What problems in our daily lives could Notion AI solve for us as a couple? The result? Let’s just say it’s drastically changed our lives. Here are the top three ways Notion AI has made our relationship journal more powerful, efficient, and (dare I say) fun. 1. Date Nights: No More “What Do You Want to Do?” Loops If you’ve ever been stuck in the infinite question loop of “What do you want to do tonight?”, you’ll understand the frustration of indecisive date nights. This was a regular occurrence for us, especially on Friday evenings. We decided to bring Notion AI into the mix. Using our journal, where we already tracked favorite date nights and NYC activities, we built a Date Night Brainstorm page. The page uses a prompt to consider our preferences, past activities, and even restaurant recommendations nearby to suggest an itinerary. Does it always nail it? Not quite. About 70-80% of the time, it generates great suggestions—sometimes even creative ideas we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves. And while it’s not perfect (no AI is), it takes the burden of planning away. Now, instead of endless discussions, we have a ready-made itinerary waiting for us, making date nights smooth, exciting, and much less stressful. 2. Trip Planning: Our New Travel Assistant Trip planning used to be a big deal in our relationship. My partner is known for meticulously detailed itineraries, but now we joke that Notion AI has taken her job. We built two key tools in our template: a Trip Brainstorming page and a Trip Planning page. The Brainstorming page asks us questions like: How many days are we traveling?
What kind of trip are we feeling—outdoorsy, cultural, or relaxed?
Do we have specific destinations or regions in mind? Notion AI then processes our inputs and suggests five or six destinations tailored to our preferences. It’s incredibly helpful for narrowing down options. The Planning page is where the magic happens. Based on our chosen destination and travel dates, Notion AI: Generates a detailed daily itinerary, down to the hour.
Researches the top destinations and activities in the area.
Creates a customized packing list, categorized by type and quantity.
Outputs a checklist of next steps, such as bookings, reservations, and tickets. It’s taken the mental load of planning off our shoulders and made trips smoother than ever. While we joke about how it’s replaced my partner’s role as the “itinerary queen,” it’s also made travel a lot more fun and collaborative for us. 3. Household Management: Meal Planning Made Easy When we first created our relationship journal in 2020, we were newly dating, focused on things like defining our values and planning fun date nights. Fast-forward to today, we’re married, and our lives now involve managing a home together. Enter the Household Page, the newest addition to our journal, and the Notion AI feature that’s been a game-changer: the Recipe Ideation page. Here’s how it works: We input things like: Ingredients we have at home
Calorie and macro targets
Number of servings
Dietary restrictions or preferences Notion AI generates a list of recipes complete with ingredients and instructions. These recipes feed into a Recipe Book that we maintain, making Sunday meal planning a breeze. We tag recipes to specific days of the week, eliminating the stress of deciding what to cook during our busy workweeks. This small change has made our lives significantly more productive and keeps us on track with our health goals. Other Fun Ways We Use Notion AI While these three pages have had the biggest impact, we’ve also added some smaller, fun features that we enjoy daily: Netflix Recommendations based on what we’ve previously watched.
Book and Podcast Suggestions tailored to our shared interests.
A daily Question of the Day to spark meaningful or humorous conversations. These little touches have added even more joy to our routine. Wrapping It Up Notion AI has fundamentally changed how we manage our life together. By taking the mental load off tasks like trip planning, meal prep, and even date night brainstorming, it’s given us more time and space to focus on what matters most: each other. That said, it’s worth mentioning that Notion AI costs an additional $10 per month. If you already use Notion heavily in your workflow, it’s an easy recommendation—it seamlessly enhances what you’re already doing. But it’s definitely a consideration if you’re thinking of adding yet another subscription to your life. If you’re already using Notion AI or curious about its potential, I’d encourage you to try maintaining a relationship journal like ours. It’s a small but transformative way to bring clarity, organization, and intentionality to your personal life. And if you’re interested in trying out the template we’ve built, feel free to check it out. If it doesn’t work for you, we’ll be happy to issue a refund—no hard feelings. Thank you for reading and for supporting us through these years. Here’s to growing and thriving together. Cheers! Managing our work lives with digital tools? Easy. Productivity apps? Everywhere. But managing our personal lives? That was a whole different story. Between grocery lists jotted on fridge magnets, sticky notes left on tables, and plans discussed but quickly forgotten, our personal life often felt like a chaotic whirlwind. Despite both of us being heavy users of Notion for work (me as a product manager and her as a PhD student), and paying for Notion AI as part of my job, our personal organization was still…well, messy. We’ve long been fans of Notion for managing our relationship and even went viral for it once, with our blog being featured in places like Morning Brew . But we realized that Notion AI might be the missing piece to elevate what we’d already built in our relationship journal. So, we decided to go into an exploratory phase, wondering: Morning Brew What problems in our daily lives could Notion AI solve for us as a couple? What problems in our daily lives could Notion AI solve for us as a couple? The result? Let’s just say it’s drastically changed our lives. Here are the top three ways Notion AI has made our relationship journal more powerful, efficient, and (dare I say) fun. 1. Date Nights: No More “What Do You Want to Do?” Loops If you’ve ever been stuck in the infinite question loop of “What do you want to do tonight?”, you’ll understand the frustration of indecisive date nights. This was a regular occurrence for us, especially on Friday evenings. We decided to bring Notion AI into the mix. Using our journal, where we already tracked favorite date nights and NYC activities, we built a Date Night Brainstorm page. The page uses a prompt to consider our preferences, past activities, and even restaurant recommendations nearby to suggest an itinerary. Does it always nail it? Not quite. About 70-80% of the time, it generates great suggestions—sometimes even creative ideas we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves. And while it’s not perfect (no AI is), it takes the burden of planning away. Now, instead of endless discussions, we have a ready-made itinerary waiting for us, making date nights smooth, exciting, and much less stressful. 2. Trip Planning: Our New Travel Assistant Trip planning used to be a big deal in our relationship. My partner is known for meticulously detailed itineraries, but now we joke that Notion AI has taken her job. We built two key tools in our template: a Trip Brainstorming page and a Trip Planning page. The Brainstorming page asks us questions like: Trip Brainstorming Trip Planning Brainstorming How many days are we traveling? What kind of trip are we feeling—outdoorsy, cultural, or relaxed? Do we have specific destinations or regions in mind? How many days are we traveling? What kind of trip are we feeling—outdoorsy, cultural, or relaxed? Do we have specific destinations or regions in mind? Notion AI then processes our inputs and suggests five or six destinations tailored to our preferences. It’s incredibly helpful for narrowing down options. The Planning page is where the magic happens. Based on our chosen destination and travel dates, Notion AI: Planning Generates a detailed daily itinerary, down to the hour. Researches the top destinations and activities in the area. Creates a customized packing list, categorized by type and quantity. Outputs a checklist of next steps, such as bookings, reservations, and tickets. Generates a detailed daily itinerary, down to the hour. Researches the top destinations and activities in the area. Creates a customized packing list, categorized by type and quantity. Outputs a checklist of next steps, such as bookings, reservations, and tickets. It’s taken the mental load of planning off our shoulders and made trips smoother than ever. While we joke about how it’s replaced my partner’s role as the “itinerary queen,” it’s also made travel a lot more fun and collaborative for us. 3. Household Management: Meal Planning Made Easy When we first created our relationship journal in 2020, we were newly dating, focused on things like defining our values and planning fun date nights. Fast-forward to today, we’re married, and our lives now involve managing a home together. Enter the Household Page, the newest addition to our journal, and the Notion AI feature that’s been a game-changer: the Recipe Ideation page. Here’s how it works: We input things like: Ingredients we have at home Calorie and macro targets Number of servings Dietary restrictions or preferences Ingredients we have at home Calorie and macro targets Number of servings Dietary restrictions or preferences Notion AI generates a list of recipes complete with ingredients and instructions. These recipes feed into a Recipe Book that we maintain, making Sunday meal planning a breeze. We tag recipes to specific days of the week, eliminating the stress of deciding what to cook during our busy workweeks. This small change has made our lives significantly more productive and keeps us on track with our health goals. Other Fun Ways We Use Notion AI While these three pages have had the biggest impact, we’ve also added some smaller, fun features that we enjoy daily: Netflix Recommendations based on what we’ve previously watched. Book and Podcast Suggestions tailored to our shared interests. A daily Question of the Day to spark meaningful or humorous conversations. Netflix Recommendations based on what we’ve previously watched. Book and Podcast Suggestions tailored to our shared interests. A daily Question of the Day to spark meaningful or humorous conversations. These little touches have added even more joy to our routine. Wrapping It Up Notion AI has fundamentally changed how we manage our life together. By taking the mental load off tasks like trip planning, meal prep, and even date night brainstorming, it’s given us more time and space to focus on what matters most: each other. That said, it’s worth mentioning that Notion AI costs an additional $10 per month. If you already use Notion heavily in your workflow, it’s an easy recommendation—it seamlessly enhances what you’re already doing. But it’s definitely a consideration if you’re thinking of adding yet another subscription to your life. If you’re already using Notion AI or curious about its potential, I’d encourage you to try maintaining a relationship journal like ours. It’s a small but transformative way to bring clarity, organization, and intentionality to your personal life. And if you’re interested in trying out the template we’ve built, feel free to check it out . If it doesn’t work for you, we’ll be happy to issue a refund—no hard feelings. check it out Thank you for reading and for supporting us through these years. Here’s to growing and thriving together. Cheers!

We Revolutionized Managing Our Life as a Couple with AI and Notion. Here’s What We Did.

We're back with another Company of the Week feature! Weekly, we spotlight a standout tech brand from our tech company database, ranking S&P 500 companies and top startups. This week, we proudly present Notion, the connected workspace that allows teams to easily share documents, take notes, manage projects, and organize knowledge—all in one place. Users can create and customize beautiful documents, roadmaps, knowledge bases, and more, helping them work smarter and faster. Notion is trusted and loved by a global community of individual users, startups, and enterprises, including Pixar, Headspace, Codeacademy, Loom, Vanta, and Clay. This year, Notion has partnered with us to sponsor the Startups of The Year Awards! Get Your Tech Company Page on HackerNoon! Meet Notion: Fun Fact Notion’s template gallery is a goldmine for organizing personal and professional life - from managing finances and health to team projects and knowledge bases, there’s a template for everything. Many of the templates are made by the community, so if you’ve got a great setup, you can even submit your own. Head to the Notion Gallery to explore templates for travel planning, budgeting, study schedules, and more – they’re all free and easy to personalize! Check out all their options here. Here’s how you can submit  your template to the Notion gallery: To submit a template to the gallery, go to notion.so/templates and click the Submit a template button in the upper right corner or visit notion.so/submit-a-template. Fill out the form (including your public template link, template name, template descriptions, and template category) to share your template with the Notion community! About Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many storieshave been written about these daring and rising startups. Notion is excited to sponsor the Asia, Africa, and South America regions and the Media, Web3, Healthcare, Education, and Engineering industries, supporting thriving startups around the globe. Here’s their message for all of the participants: “Startups are the heartbeat of Notion. We build for them and with them, constantly iterating on tools that empower them to focus on innovation and creativity,” said Anastasia Crew, Head of Notion Startups. “We are proud of this partnership with HackerNoon and excited to support the next generation of groundbreaking companies.” Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! That's it for this week! Stay Creative, Stay Iconic. The HackerNoon Team We're back with another Company of the Week feature! Weekly, we spotlight a standout tech brand from our tech company database , ranking S&P 500 companies and top startups. Company of the Week tech company database This week, we proudly present Notion , the connected workspace that allows teams to easily share documents, take notes, manage projects, and organize knowledge—all in one place. Users can create and customize beautiful documents, roadmaps, knowledge bases, and more, helping them work smarter and faster. Notion is trusted and loved by a global community of individual users, startups, and enterprises, including Pixar, Headspace, Codeacademy, Loom, Vanta, and Clay. Notion This year, Notion has partnered with us to sponsor the Startups of The Year Awards ! Startups of The Year Awards Get Your Tech Company Page on HackerNoon! Get Your Tech Company Page on HackerNoon ! Get Your Tech Company Page on HackerNoon Get Your Tech Company Page on HackerNoon Meet Notion: Fun Fact Notion’s template gallery is a goldmine for organizing personal and professional life - from managing finances and health to team projects and knowledge bases, there’s a template for everything. Many of the templates are made by the community, so if you’ve got a great setup, you can even submit your own. Head to the Notion Gallery to explore templates for travel planning, budgeting, study schedules, and more – they’re all free and easy to personalize! Check out all their options here . here Here’s how you can submit  your template to the Notion gallery: To submit a template to the gallery, go to notion.so/templates and click the Submit a template button in the upper right corner or visit notion.so/submit-a-template. Fill out the form (including your public template link, template name, template descriptions, and template category) to share your template with the Notion community! To submit a template to the gallery, go to notion.so/templates and click the Submit a template button in the upper right corner or visit notion.so/submit-a-template . Fill out the form (including your public template link, template name, template descriptions, and template category) to share your template with the Notion community! notion.so/templates notion.so/submit-a-template About Startups of The Year About Startups of The Year Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. Startups of The Year 2024 many stories Notion is excited to sponsor the Asia , Africa , and South America regions and the Media , Web3 , Healthcare , Education , and Engineering industries, supporting thriving startups around the globe. Here’s their message for all of the participants: Asia Africa South America Media Web3 Healthcare Education Engineering “Startups are the heartbeat of Notion. We build for them and with them, constantly iterating on tools that empower them to focus on innovation and creativity,” said Anastasia Crew, Head of Notion Startups. “We are proud of this partnership with HackerNoon and excited to support the next generation of groundbreaking companies.” “Startups are the heartbeat of Notion . We build for them and with them, constantly iterating on tools that empower them to focus on innovation and creativity,” said Anastasia Crew, Head of Notion Startups. “We are proud of this partnership with HackerNoon and excited to support the next generation of groundbreaking companies.” Notion Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months , to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now ! Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months Get your offer now ! That's it for this week! Stay Creative, Stay Iconic. The HackerNoon Team

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Is Staying Organized the Key to Your Success? Definitely. How can you keep track of your new projects and opportunities if you stay messy? I recommend becoming a bit of a freak when it comes to systematically writing things down. You won’t miss any deadlines or waste time on searching for crucial info. For me, tracking my online activity and newly acquired contacts was a real game changer. I became more consistent and engaged. Since I didn’t want to jump from one place to another, I did it all using one tool - Notion. So, What Is Notion, and Why Even Bother Using It? I came across Notion a few years ago while looking for an online tool to gather all my university materials. Quickly, it became my main professional tool for keeping track of all current tasks, deadlines, contacts, and ideas. How I did organize my space there? I divided my menu bar into 4 main areas: Tasks - a board with all planned, in progress, requiring review and done tasks. It is the basis for my daily to-do lists.


Content planner - used to track my online activity on all social media platforms and plan future publications.


People - an organized contact list of people within my network, including the topics of most recent communication with them.


Ideas - a creative space gathering all my professional ideas that don’t have a structured vision yet (and aren’t therefore tasks). In this article, I’ll focus on two areas (‘Content planner’ and ‘People’) that really improved the way my network has grown and become more structured. How to Track Your Social Media Activity Using Notion? In the ‘Content Planner’ area, I create a table with specific columns: Date of publication


Type of the post - I divide them into text, graphic, share, and engage (for example, for the polls or open-ended questions)


Title of the post and its content (on a separate page)


Status: not started, in progress, ready to publish, and done


Person: just in case it’s not me who will be publishing the content


Platform: here, I tag the social media platform on which the publication will appear Keeping track of my publications helps me review my progress and see how the number of posts affects my following and engagement on certain channels. Additionally, I don’t have to scroll through my feed to check if I mentioned the same topics recently; I do it more quickly - by using the table. Finally, even though I can schedule posts on certain platforms, I sometimes come across time or character limitations. Here, I can plan my content ahead, still insert some changes on the way, and then just schedule publications directly on the platforms weekly. Alternatively, I can set an alarm and upload them on the exact day of publication. How to Manage Your Network Contacts With Notion? LinkedIn is no doubt the most popular platform for professional communication and network growth. Still, I sometimes contact people through mail or other channels. Again, not to waste time wondering who, where, and regarding what I last contacted, I keep all that info written down and organized. In the ‘People area,’ I also create a table and name certain columns: Name


Type - for me, it’s mostly journalists, podcast people, or entrepreneurs.


Last update - the topic of our last conversation.


Status - a special formula (easily found in the settings) tells me if it’s time to get in touch with someone once again.


Contact info - a mail or a pasted link to a LinkedIn account. This way, I have all crucial and practical information stored in a clear system. I save time I would have spent on scrolling through chat messages or mail by keeping all information in one place. And most importantly, I manage to engage with various people consistently. In Short Become more organized, more effective, and value your own time. Use Notion to track your social media activity and monitor your network! Thanks for reading ProductiveImpact! Click subscribe on the left to receive new posts and support my work. Check out my newsletter. And other socials: @productiveimpct Is Staying Organized the Key to Your Success? Definitely. How can you keep track of your new projects and opportunities if you stay messy? I recommend becoming a bit of a freak when it comes to systematically writing things down. You won’t miss any deadlines or waste time on searching for crucial info. For me, tracking my online activity and newly acquired contacts was a real game changer. I became more consistent and engaged. Since I didn’t want to jump from one place to another, I did it all using one tool - Notion. So, What Is Notion, and Why Even Bother Using It? I came across Notion a few years ago while looking for an online tool to gather all my university materials. Quickly, it became my main professional tool for keeping track of all current tasks, deadlines, contacts, and ideas. How I did organize my space there? I divided my menu bar into 4 main areas: Tasks - a board with all planned, in progress, requiring review and done tasks. It is the basis for my daily to-do lists. Content planner - used to track my online activity on all social media platforms and plan future publications. People - an organized contact list of people within my network, including the topics of most recent communication with them. Ideas - a creative space gathering all my professional ideas that don’t have a structured vision yet (and aren’t therefore tasks). Tasks - a board with all planned, in progress, requiring review and done tasks. It is the basis for my daily to-do lists. Tasks - a board with all planned, in progress, requiring review and done tasks. It is the basis for my daily to-do lists. Tasks planned, in progress, review done Content planner - used to track my online activity on all social media platforms and plan future publications. Content planner - used to track my online activity on all social media platforms and plan future publications. Content planner People - an organized contact list of people within my network, including the topics of most recent communication with them. People - an organized contact list of people within my network, including the topics of most recent communication with them. People Ideas - a creative space gathering all my professional ideas that don’t have a structured vision yet (and aren’t therefore tasks). Ideas - a creative space gathering all my professional ideas that don’t have a structured vision yet (and aren’t therefore tasks). Ideas In this article, I’ll focus on two areas (‘Content planner’ and ‘People’) that really improved the way my network has grown and become more structured. How to Track Your Social Media Activity Using Notion? In the ‘Content Planner’ area, I create a table with specific columns: Date of publication Type of the post - I divide them into text, graphic, share, and engage (for example, for the polls or open-ended questions) Title of the post and its content (on a separate page) Status: not started, in progress, ready to publish, and done Person: just in case it’s not me who will be publishing the content Platform: here, I tag the social media platform on which the publication will appear Date of publication Date of publication Date of publication Type of the post - I divide them into text, graphic, share, and engage (for example, for the polls or open-ended questions) Type of the post - I divide them into text, graphic , share , and engage (for example, for the polls or open-ended questions) Type of the post text, graphic share engage Title of the post and its content (on a separate page) Title of the post and its content (on a separate page) Title of the post and its content Status: not started, in progress, ready to publish, and done Status : not started , in progress , ready to publish, and done Status not started in progress ready to publish, done Person: just in case it’s not me who will be publishing the content Person : just in case it’s not me who will be publishing the content Person Platform: here, I tag the social media platform on which the publication will appear Platform : here, I tag the social media platform on which the publication will appear Platform Keeping track of my publications helps me review my progress and see how the number of posts affects my following and engagement on certain channels. Additionally, I don’t have to scroll through my feed to check if I mentioned the same topics recently; I do it more quickly - by using the table. Finally, even though I can schedule posts on certain platforms, I sometimes come across time or character limitations. Here, I can plan my content ahead, still insert some changes on the way, and then just schedule publications directly on the platforms weekly. Alternatively, I can set an alarm and upload them on the exact day of publication. How to Manage Your Network Contacts With Notion? LinkedIn is no doubt the most popular platform for professional communication and network growth. Still, I sometimes contact people through mail or other channels. Again, not to waste time wondering who, where, and regarding what I last contacted, I keep all that info written down and organized. In the ‘People area,’ I also create a table and name certain columns: Name Type - for me, it’s mostly journalists, podcast people, or entrepreneurs. Last update - the topic of our last conversation. Status - a special formula (easily found in the settings) tells me if it’s time to get in touch with someone once again. Contact info - a mail or a pasted link to a LinkedIn account. Name Name Name Type - for me, it’s mostly journalists, podcast people, or entrepreneurs. Type - for me, it’s mostly journalists, podcast people, or entrepreneurs. Type Last update - the topic of our last conversation. Last update - the topic of our last conversation. Last update Status - a special formula (easily found in the settings) tells me if it’s time to get in touch with someone once again. Status - a special formula (easily found in the settings) tells me if it’s time to get in touch with someone once again. Status Contact info - a mail or a pasted link to a LinkedIn account. Contact info - a mail or a pasted link to a LinkedIn account. Contact info This way, I have all crucial and practical information stored in a clear system. I save time I would have spent on scrolling through chat messages or mail by keeping all information in one place. And most importantly, I manage to engage with various people consistently. In Short Become more organized, more effective, and value your own time. Use Notion to track your social media activity and monitor your network! Thanks for reading ProductiveImpact! Click subscribe on the left to receive new posts and support my work. Check out my newsletter . newsletter And other socials: @productiveimpct @productiveimpct

How to Create a Content Planner and Contact List With Notion

Tracking my habits has become an integral part of my personal growth journey. It helps me build better habits and stick to them consistently. As a product creator, I love creating micro tools like Personal Finance Tracker to increase my productivity for life + work. In this post, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on how I create a Notion tracker to track my daily habits. I’ll also provide a free Notion template (available on my personal website) so you can try it out and see how it works. 1. Plan out your daily habits First, think about what personal habits matter to you and what you would like to do consistently every day. Pro Tip: From my experience, I’ve learned that it’s optimal to focus on 5 to 7 habits each year. More than that can become overwhelming and difficult to maintain. Here are some habits to consider Morning routines: Wake up early, Meditate, Exercise, Healthy breakfast, Write, Go outdoor
Learning Habits: Read, Listen to podcasts, Learn a skill/course
Self-care habits: Journal, Skincare, Hydrate, Take breaks
Evening routines: Unplug from devices, Reflect on your day, Plan for tomorrow, Sleep early 2. Set up your Habit Tracker database Now that you have a list of habits you want to track, it’s time to create your habit tracker database in Notion. (1) Create a database Open Notion and create a new page. Within this page, type “/” and select the “Inline Database” option to create a new database.
Name your database, for example, “My Habit” or something similar. (2) Add a Date property Click on the “+” sign on the database table to add a new property.
Select “Date” as the property type. (3) Add properties for each habit you want to track Click on the “+” sign next to the Date column to add a new property.
Select “Checkbox” as the property type and rename the Checkbox column with the habit you want to track. Repeat this process for each habit. For example, if you have 6 habits, create 6 checkboxes, each labeled with a different habit.
Your database should now have columns for each habit you want to track, 3. Calculate your habit progress Next, you’ll need to create custom formulas in Notion to calculate the progress of your habits. Here’s how you can set this up: (1) On your Habit Tracker Database Click on the “+” sign next to the Habit column to add a new property.
Select “Formula” as the property type. We’ll create 3 columns with Formula properties. Make sure to name them accordingly: Total Checked
Progress Number
Progress Bar % Click on each of these Formula columns (Total Checked, Progress Number, Progress Bar %) to edit their formulas, (2.1) Customize Notion formula (Total Checked) toNumber(Wake 6am ☀️ ) + toNumber(Journal 📕 ) + toNumber(Exercise 💪 ) + toNumber(Read 15min 📚 ) + toNumber(Go outdoor 🌳 ) + toNumber(Sleep 11pm 😴 ) (2.2) Customize Notion formula (Progress Number) Consider the following example: If you have 6 habits, use the formula below. If you have 10 habits, simply change the number 6 to match your total number of habits. round((Total Checked / 6) * 100) (2.3) Customize Notion formula (Progress Bar %) Progress Number/100 (3) Test the Notion formula Click on each checkbox to see if your formulas are calculating correctly, (4) Format the “Progress Bar %” column Click on the “Progress Bar %” column.
Edit the property settings.
Set the number format to “Percent” and choose “Bar” under “Show as.” 4. Customize your habit tracker Before that, let’s start by adding your first habit record. Log your first habit record Name Column: Enter today’s day in this column (e.g., Sunday).
Date Column: Enter today’s date in this column (e.g., Jul 21, 2024).
Check Off Boxes: Mark the checkboxes for the habits you’ve completed for the day. Once you’ve built out the necessary columns in your database, you can enhance its visual appeal by changing the view. Add a Calendar View Click on the “+” sign next to the “Table” tab to add a new view. Select “Calendar” from the available view options.
Hover over the top right corner of your new Calendar view and click on the three dots icon (“…”).
Then, select “Properties” Customize your Calendar display in Properties Toggle on the “Eye” icon to display the properties you want.
You might want to show “Date,” “Habit 1,” “Habit 2,” “Habit 3,” “Habit 4…. and “Progress Bar %.”
Hide any properties you don’t want to display in the calendar view. 5. Create your habit reports Next, you can set up a separate view in a weekly format to better analyze and review your habit progress. Here’s how: Add a New Table View Next to the Calendar view tab, click on the “+” sign to add a new view.
Select “Table” from the view options. Configure the Grouping On the top right corner of your database, click on the three dots (…) to open the menu.
Select “Group.”
Choose “Date” as the property to group by.
Set the Date by grouping to “Week.” Here’s what it looks like after breaking down the table by Weekly view: Calculate the Average In your table view, hover next to the date’s toggle. You’ll see a “Count all” label, click on it.
Select “More Options” -> “Average” -> “Progress Bar %”
This will calculate the average progress for each week! Get The Notion Habit Tracker Template 🌟🌟 You can download the template on my personal website: https://whizzoe.com/#tools Tracking my habits has become an integral part of my personal growth journey. It helps me build better habits and stick to them consistently. As a product creator, I love creating micro tools like Personal Finance Tracker to increase my productivity for life + work. Personal Finance Tracker Personal Finance Tracker In this post, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on how I create a Notion tracker to track my daily habits. I’ll also provide a free Notion template ( available on my personal website ) so you can try it out and see how it works. free Notion template available on my personal website 1. Plan out your daily habits First, think about what personal habits matter to you and what you would like to do consistently every day. Pro Tip: From my experience, I’ve learned that it’s optimal to focus on 5 to 7 habits each year. More than that can become overwhelming and difficult to maintain. Pro Tip: Here are some habits to consider Here are some habits to consider Morning routines: Wake up early, Meditate, Exercise, Healthy breakfast, Write, Go outdoor Learning Habits: Read, Listen to podcasts, Learn a skill/course Self-care habits: Journal, Skincare, Hydrate, Take breaks Evening routines: Unplug from devices, Reflect on your day, Plan for tomorrow, Sleep early Morning routines: Wake up early, Meditate, Exercise, Healthy breakfast, Write, Go outdoor Morning routines: Learning Habits: Read, Listen to podcasts, Learn a skill/course Learning Habits: Self-care habits: Journal, Skincare, Hydrate, Take breaks Self-care habits: Evening routines: Unplug from devices, Reflect on your day, Plan for tomorrow, Sleep early Evening routines: 2. Set up your Habit Tracker database Now that you have a list of habits you want to track, it’s time to create your habit tracker database in Notion. (1) Create a database Open Notion and create a new page. Within this page, type “/” and select the “Inline Database” option to create a new database. Name your database, for example, “My Habit” or something similar. Open Notion and create a new page . Within this page, type “/” and select the “Inline Database” option to create a new database. new page “/” “Inline Database” Name your database, for example, “My Habit” or something similar. “My Habit” (2) Add a Date property Date property Click on the “+” sign on the database table to add a new property. Select “Date” as the property type. Click on the “+” sign on the database table to add a new property. “+” sign Select “Date” as the property type. “Date” (3) Add properties for each habit you want to track (3) Add properties for each habit you want to track Click on the “+” sign next to the Date column to add a new property. Select “Checkbox” as the property type and rename the Checkbox column with the habit you want to track. Click on the “+” sign next to the Date column to add a new property. “+” Date column Date column Select “Checkbox” as the property type and rename the Checkbox column with the habit you want to track. “Checkbox” Repeat this process for each habit. For example, if you have 6 habits, create 6 checkboxes, each labeled with a different habit. Your database should now have columns for each habit you want to track, Repeat this process for each habit. For example, if you have 6 habits, create 6 checkboxes, each labeled with a different habit. each labeled Your database should now have columns for each habit you want to track, 3. Calculate your habit progress Next, you’ll need to create custom formulas in Notion to calculate the progress of your habits. Here’s how you can set this up: (1) On your Habit Tracker Database (1) On your Habit Tracker Database Click on the “+” sign next to the Habit column to add a new property. Select “Formula” as the property type. Click on the “+” sign next to the Habit column to add a new property. “+” sign Select “Formula” as the property type. “Formula” We’ll create 3 columns with Formula properties. Make sure to name them accordingly: We’ll create 3 columns with Formula properties. Make sure to name them accordingly: Total Checked Progress Number Progress Bar % Total Checked Progress Number Progress Bar % Click on each of these Formula columns (Total Checked, Progress Number, Progress Bar %) to edit their formulas, Click on each of these Formula columns (Total Checked, Progress Number, Progress Bar %) to edit their formulas, Formula columns edit (2.1) Customize Notion formula (Total Checked) toNumber(Wake 6am ☀️ ) + toNumber(Journal 📕 ) + toNumber(Exercise 💪 ) + toNumber(Read 15min 📚 ) + toNumber(Go outdoor 🌳 ) + toNumber(Sleep 11pm 😴 ) toNumber(Wake 6am ☀️ ) + toNumber(Journal 📕 ) + toNumber(Exercise 💪 ) + toNumber(Read 15min 📚 ) + toNumber(Go outdoor 🌳 ) + toNumber(Sleep 11pm 😴 ) (2.2) Customize Notion formula (Progress Number) Consider the following example: If you have 6 habits, use the formula below. If you have 10 habits, simply change the number 6 to match your total number of habits. simply change the number 6 round((Total Checked / 6) * 100) round((Total Checked / 6) * 100) (2.3) Customize Notion formula (Progress Bar %) Progress Number/100 Progress Number/100 (3) Test the Notion formula Click on each checkbox to see if your formulas are calculating correctly, Click on each checkbox to see if your formulas are calculating correctly, checkbox (4) Format the “Progress Bar %” column (4) Format the “Progress Bar %” column Click on the “Progress Bar %” column. Edit the property settings. Set the number format to “Percent” and choose “Bar” under “Show as.” Click on the “Progress Bar %” column. “Progress Bar %” Edit the property settings. Edit the property Set the number format to “Percent” and choose “Bar” under “Show as.” “Percent” “Bar” 4. Customize your habit tracker Before that, let’s start by adding your first habit record. Log your first habit record Log your first habit record Name Column: Enter today’s day in this column (e.g., Sunday). Date Column: Enter today’s date in this column (e.g., Jul 21, 2024). Check Off Boxes: Mark the checkboxes for the habits you’ve completed for the day. Name Column: Enter today’s day in this column (e.g., Sunday). Name Column: Date Column: Enter today’s date in this column (e.g., Jul 21, 2024). Date Column: Check Off Boxes: Mark the checkboxes for the habits you’ve completed for the day. Check Off Boxes: Once you’ve built out the necessary columns in your database, you can enhance its visual appeal by changing the view. Add a Calendar View Add a Calendar View Click on the “+” sign next to the “Table” tab to add a new view. Select “Calendar” from the available view options. Hover over the top right corner of your new Calendar view and click on the three dots icon (“…”). Then, select “Properties” Click on the “+” sign next to the “Table” tab to add a new view. Select “Calendar” from the available view options. “+” “Table” tab Hover over the top right corner of your new Calendar view and click on the three dots icon (“…”) . three dots icon (“…”) Then, select “Properties” “Properties” Customize your Calendar display in Properties Customize your Calendar display in Properties Toggle on the “Eye” icon to display the properties you want. You might want to show “Date,” “Habit 1,” “Habit 2,” “Habit 3,” “Habit 4…. and “Progress Bar %.” Hide any properties you don’t want to display in the calendar view. Toggle on the “Eye” icon to display the properties you want. “Eye” icon You might want to show “Date,” “Habit 1,” “Habit 2,” “Habit 3,” “Habit 4…. and “Progress Bar %.” Hide any properties you don’t want to display in the calendar view. 5. Create your habit reports Next, you can set up a separate view in a weekly format to better analyze and review your habit progress. Here’s how: Add a New Table View Add a New Table View Next to the Calendar view tab, click on the “+” sign to add a new view. Select “Table” from the view options. Next to the Calendar view tab, click on the “+” sign to add a new view. Select “Table” from the view options. “Table” Configure the Grouping On the top right corner of your database, click on the three dots (…) to open the menu. Select “Group.” Choose “Date” as the property to group by. Set the Date by grouping to “Week.” On the top right corner of your database, click on the three dots (…) to open the menu. three dots (…) Select “Group.” “Group.” Choose “Date” as the property to group by. “Date” Set the Date by grouping to “Week.” “Week.” Here’s what it looks like after breaking down the table by Weekly view: Here’s what it looks like after breaking down the table by Weekly view: Calculate the Average In your table view, hover next to the date’s toggle. You’ll see a “Count all” label, click on it. Select “More Options” -> “Average” -> “Progress Bar %” This will calculate the average progress for each week! In your table view, hover next to the date’s toggle. You’ll see a “Count all” label, click on it. “Count all” Select “More Options” -> “Average” -> “Progress Bar %” “More Options” “Average” “Progress Bar %” This will calculate the average progress for each week! Get The Notion Habit Tracker Template 🌟🌟 Get The Notion Habit Tracker Template Get The Notion Habit Tracker Template You can download the template on my personal website: https://whizzoe.com/#tools https://whizzoe.com/#tools

How I Built a Habit Tracker in Notion (with Template)

As a product creator, I love creating micro tools to improve my personal and work productivity. This quarter, I’m focused on improving how I track money and manage personal finances. Today, I’ll explain how I use Notion as my Finance Mastery System and share some cool features I’ve created in my Notion template (available on my personal website) to organize my finances better. The Problem I often scrambled through Google Sheets, Dropbox, and Apple Notes to gather all the data I needed about my expenses, income, statements, etc. Everything was all over the place across different digital tools. It was a chaotic mess and gave me a huge headache: While I tracked some expenses in Google Sheets, I constantly had to learn new formulas whenever I needed to analyze my finances in detail.


I often forget to set up reminders and hate forgetting to cancel unwanted subscriptions, especially those that require credit cards for free trials.


My receipts were stored haphazardly — some digitally in Dropbox, others downloaded to my desktop folder — and I struggled to identify which ones were tax-deductible.


I had to manually generate financial reports using my spreadsheet tracker to assess my overall financial health. The Solution I needed a better personal finance system that wouldn’t require me to sign up for multiple software or services. While I appreciated the custom formulas in Google Sheets or Excel, Notion allows me to do much more, including: creating beautiful design layouts
syncing databases
customizing formulas
automating calculations Ideally, this Notion finance system should help me handle everyday financial management, like: Calculating a monthly budget and showing available budget for different spending categories.
Tracking expenses, income sources, transfers in one place.
Tracking upcoming subscription bills and their due dates.
Monitoring my investments to track gains and losses.
Monitoring debt balances and payment schedules.
An accessible finance dashboard that displays financial summaries. If you prefer a video lesson, watch the video below: 👇 https://youtu.be/Q_Kdnl4ewUE?embedable=true 1. Multi-step budgeting This budget tracker helps me allocate how much I want to save, invest, spend, and pay off each month. I can break it down further by budgeting for subcategories. For example, out of my 25% spending budget on Needs, I can allocate 5% to Transportation and 10% to Utilities. My budget tracker can also displays a red progress bar if I exceed the budget, and a green one if I am under budget. 2. Automated financial reports I can easily review my total income, expenses, and cash flow each month. My financial reports also display progress bars to show how well I’m doing financially month by month. Searchability is also important for managing my finances. Therefore, I’ve created custom filters in Notion to help me easily trace back financial progress from previous months and years. 3. Tracking expenses and incomes Income Tracker: Whenever I record an income transaction, I categorize the income sources — whether it’s freelance work, online business, rental income or dividends.


Expense Tracker: This tracker organizes all my expense records by category and subcategory, helping me identify where I can cut back and save money effectively.


Receipt Tracker: Each time I add an expense transaction, I can upload a PDF receipt or link to an external URL containing the file, and indicate whether it’s tax deductible. 4. Monitoring subscriptions I made a Notion tracker to keep track of all of my personal and business subscriptions like Netflix, hosting providers, design software, etc. It automatically counts down to the next billing date and indicates the number of days until my payment. I can also pin upcoming reminders on my Notion dashboard to highlight payments due within the next 30 or 60 days. 5. Investment tracker For the investment tracker, I use it to monitor all my investments in one place. This system allows me to categorize investment assets such as stocks, cryptocurrencies, index funds, mutual funds, and real estate. I can easily update the current market value, and it will automatically calculate the percentage of gains and losses across all investment assets. 6. Real-time account balance tracker I also created an Account Manager to monitor all my bank accounts and track transfer activities between account A and account B. After each transfer, such as from Savings to Investment Banks, the balances in my Account Manager update automatically in real-time. This means I always have the most accurate and up-to-date information about my assets at my fingertips without having to manually recalculate everything. This account balance tracker also integrates with the net worth calculation database. For example, whenever bank balances change, my Notion gallery will automatically update my total assets, liabilities, and net worth. 7. Loan tracker & debt reduction progress I created a loan tracker to manage my mortgages and auto loans. I can categorize them based on interest rates, allowing me to prioritize payments and save money on interest over time. One of the key features I added is an auto-countdown, which shows exactly when and how much more I need to pay off my debts. This feature is incredibly motivating because I can watch the days and amounts decrease in real-time as I make payments. It helps me stay focused on reducing my debt and achieving financial freedom faster. 8. Financial goal tracker Setting and achieving financial goals is essential for mastering personal finances. I can set up my annual financial targets, such as how much I want to earn, save, invest, and pay off each year. The tracker will automatically calculate how much I am currently achieving my goals, and a progress bar will show how close I am to reaching my financial targets. Preview Full Notion Finance Template Features ⭐️ Download the Notion template on my personal website: https://whizzoe.com/#tools As a product creator, I love creating micro tools to improve my personal and work productivity. This quarter, I’m focused on improving how I track money and manage personal finances. Today, I’ll explain how I use Notion as my Finance Mastery System and share some cool features I’ve created in my Notion template (available on my personal website ) to organize my finances better. Notion template personal website The Problem The Problem I often scrambled through Google Sheets, Dropbox, and Apple Notes to gather all the data I needed about my expenses, income, statements, etc. Everything was all over the place across different digital tools. It was a chaotic mess and gave me a huge headache: all over the place While I tracked some expenses in Google Sheets, I constantly had to learn new formulas whenever I needed to analyze my finances in detail. I often forget to set up reminders and hate forgetting to cancel unwanted subscriptions, especially those that require credit cards for free trials. My receipts were stored haphazardly — some digitally in Dropbox, others downloaded to my desktop folder — and I struggled to identify which ones were tax-deductible. I had to manually generate financial reports using my spreadsheet tracker to assess my overall financial health. While I tracked some expenses in Google Sheets, I constantly had to learn new formulas whenever I needed to analyze my finances in detail. While I tracked some expenses in Google Sheets , I constantly had to learn new formulas whenever I needed to analyze my finances in detail. in Google Sheets I often forget to set up reminders and hate forgetting to cancel unwanted subscriptions, especially those that require credit cards for free trials. I often forget to set up reminders and hate forgetting to cancel unwanted subscriptions , especially those that require credit cards for free trials. cancel unwanted subscriptions My receipts were stored haphazardly — some digitally in Dropbox, others downloaded to my desktop folder — and I struggled to identify which ones were tax-deductible. My receipts were stored haphazardly — some digitally in Dropbox, others downloaded to my desktop folder — and I struggled to identify which ones were tax-deductible. My receipts I had to manually generate financial reports using my spreadsheet tracker to assess my overall financial health. I had to manually generate financial reports using my spreadsheet tracker to assess my overall financial health. generate financial reports The Solution The Solution I needed a better personal finance system that wouldn’t require me to sign up for multiple software or services. better personal finance system While I appreciated the custom formulas in Google Sheets or Excel, Notion allows me to do much more, including: While I appreciated the custom formulas in Google Sheets or Excel, Notion allows me to do much more, including: creating beautiful design layouts syncing databases customizing formulas automating calculations creating beautiful design layouts syncing databases customizing formulas automating calculations Ideally, this Notion finance system should help me handle everyday financial management, like: Ideally, this Notion finance system should help me handle everyday financial management, like: Calculating a monthly budget and showing available budget for different spending categories. Tracking expenses, income sources, transfers in one place. Tracking upcoming subscription bills and their due dates. Monitoring my investments to track gains and losses. Monitoring debt balances and payment schedules. An accessible finance dashboard that displays financial summaries. Calculating a monthly budget and showing available budget for different spending categories. monthly budget Tracking expenses, income sources , transfers in one place. expenses, income sources Tracking upcoming subscription bills and their due dates. subscription bills Monitoring my investments to track gains and losses. investments Monitoring debt balances and payment schedules. debt balances An accessible finance dashboard that displays financial summaries. finance dashboard If you prefer a video lesson, watch the video below: 👇 https://youtu.be/Q_Kdnl4ewUE?embedable=true https://youtu.be/Q_Kdnl4ewUE?embedable=true 1. Multi-step budgeting 1. Multi-step budgeting This budget tracker helps me allocate how much I want to save, invest, spend, and pay off each month. save, invest, spend, and pay off I can break it down further by budgeting for subcategories. For example, out of my 25% spending budget on Needs, I can allocate 5% to Transportation and 10% to Utilities. My budget tracker can also displays a red progress bar if I exceed the budget, and a green one if I am under budget. 2. Automated financial reports 2. Automated financial reports I can easily review my total income, expenses, and cash flow each month. My financial reports also display progress bars to show how well I’m doing financially month by month. Searchability is also important for managing my finances. Therefore, I’ve created custom filters in Notion to help me easily trace back financial progress from previous months and years. 3. Tracking expenses and incomes 3. Tracking expenses and incomes Income Tracker: Whenever I record an income transaction, I categorize the income sources — whether it’s freelance work, online business, rental income or dividends. Expense Tracker: This tracker organizes all my expense records by category and subcategory, helping me identify where I can cut back and save money effectively. Receipt Tracker: Each time I add an expense transaction, I can upload a PDF receipt or link to an external URL containing the file, and indicate whether it’s tax deductible. Income Tracker: Whenever I record an income transaction, I categorize the income sources — whether it’s freelance work, online business, rental income or dividends. Income Tracker: Whenever I record an income transaction, I categorize the income sources — whether it’s freelance work, online business, rental income or dividends. Income Tracker: Expense Tracker: This tracker organizes all my expense records by category and subcategory, helping me identify where I can cut back and save money effectively. Expense Tracker: This tracker organizes all my expense records by category and subcategory, helping me identify where I can cut back and save money effectively. Expense Tracker: Receipt Tracker: Each time I add an expense transaction, I can upload a PDF receipt or link to an external URL containing the file, and indicate whether it’s tax deductible. Receipt Tracker: Each time I add an expense transaction, I can upload a PDF receipt or link to an external URL containing the file, and indicate whether it’s tax deductible. Receipt Tracker: 4. Monitoring subscriptions 4. Monitoring subscriptions I made a Notion tracker to keep track of all of my personal and business subscriptions like Netflix , hosting providers, design software, etc. Netflix It automatically counts down to the next billing date and indicates the number of days until my payment. I can also pin upcoming reminders on my Notion dashboard to highlight payments due within the next 30 or 60 days. 5. Investment tracker 5. Investment tracker For the investment tracker, I use it to monitor all my investments in one place. This system allows me to categorize investment assets such as stocks, cryptocurrencies, index funds, mutual funds, and real estate. I can easily update the current market value, and it will automatically calculate the percentage of gains and losses across all investment assets. 6. Real-time account balance tracker 6. Real-time account balance tracker I also created an Account Manager to monitor all my bank accounts and track transfer activities between account A and account B. After each transfer, such as from Savings to Investment Banks, the balances in my Account Manager update automatically in real-time. This means I always have the most accurate and up-to-date information about my assets at my fingertips without having to manually recalculate everything. This account balance tracker also integrates with the net worth calculation database. For example, whenever bank balances change, my Notion gallery will automatically update my total assets, liabilities, and net worth. 7. Loan tracker & debt reduction progress 7. Loan tracker & debt reduction progress I created a loan tracker to manage my mortgages and auto loans. I can categorize them based on interest rates, allowing me to prioritize payments and save money on interest over time. One of the key features I added is an auto-countdown, which shows exactly when and how much more I need to pay off my debts. This feature is incredibly motivating because I can watch the days and amounts decrease in real-time as I make payments. It helps me stay focused on reducing my debt and achieving financial freedom faster. 8. Financial goal tracker 8. Financial goal tracker Setting and achieving financial goals is essential for mastering personal finances. I can set up my annual financial targets, such as how much I want to earn, save, invest, and pay off each year. The tracker will automatically calculate how much I am currently achieving my goals, and a progress bar will show how close I am to reaching my financial targets. Preview Full Notion Finance Template Features ⭐️ Download the Notion template on my personal website: https://whizzoe.com/#tools https://whizzoe.com/#tools

How I Plan, Track & Organize My Finances In Notion

is a note-taking, task management, and database tool that has exploded in popularity in recent years. It now has over 30 million users, including individuals, teams, and businesses of all sizes. It is currently valued at $10 billion with 95% organic traffic. That’s huge. Notion Having this huge organic traffic is itself an achievement, but how exactly they have achieved it? In today’s newsletter, we will discuss the factors behind Notion’s most effective and successful growth engine: Community-led Growth—what it is, and when and how to pursue it. What Is Community-led Growth? Community-led growth is a model that uses the power of community to acquire, retain, and engage customers. CLG companies focus on building and nurturing communities of users and customers who are passionate about their products and services. It has been gaining traction in recent years. This is due in part to the rise of social media and other online platforms, which have made it easier for businesses to connect with and build communities. Sounds very easy, right? But I think this is one of the most difficult growth models. Not many companies have cracked it, but Notion did. How Notion Built Community The reason for Notion’s vibrant community is due to two people: (Head of Marketing) and (Head of Community). Camille Ricketts Ben Long For Notion, it all started very organic and natural. In the early days, we saw people on Twitter and Reddit sharing tips and providing support to other users. With a small marketing team, it was clear that this would be a way for us to amplify Notion. — Camille The organic engagement on these platforms caught the eye of Camille, and she thought of going all-in to create a more formal community. At that time, Ben, as a die-hard fan of Notion, had a where people could share Notion templates; he also had a Facebook group where Notion enthusiasts interacted with each other. website His efforts caught the attention of Camille, and she wanted him to run the Notion community right away, and then Ben joined Notion as the Head of Community. Camille described him as “the most formidable figure on social media when it came to the Notion community- he knew everybody.” Ben's was to establish an For this, he started finding people who had the same craze for Notion - as he had (creating templates and sharing with others). first step Ambassador program. The only trait to become an ambassador is to be passionate about Notion. (And they should also have a community-building experience) They (Ambassadors) are people who are really just passionate about the product. So it's not transactional. They're people who love building with Notion. They love sharing what they've built in order to help others. — Camille The Ambassadors program is a volunteer program, so people who are jumping into this have a genuine love for the product. They did provide support to these ambassadors to create online courses teaching Notion, which, in turn, spreads the word about Notion and brings more users. They also get early access to new features, and Notion’s product team gets their feedback to improve the feature before releasing it to all users. Apart from the Ambassadors program, Notion has built localized communities (with the help of these ambassadors), for instance, Notion Vietnam has 200k+ members. , started by ambassadors now has 300k+ members, and those ambassadors still manage this subreddit. r/Notion Notion’s massive growth engine was fueled by the Notion community, and it created a super viral loop for its “ ” Templates. We’re now seeing people sell Notion templates. Not only does that mean they’re super fans of our product, but it also means they’re promoting it for their own businesses. —Ben Notion is a PLG company fueled by a very active community. The community multiplies and accelerates its PLG strategy. Now, apart from the Ambassadors program, Ben and his team also created the So what is the Champions Program? are the biggest Notion fans inside of companies. They bring Notion in, set up workspaces, help their teammates succeed, and much more. . Champions Program Champions We wondered if the same DNA that existed among consumers for the most part in the ambassadors could work for folks who were inside of our customer companies. And so we launched another community, another Slack instance for folks who were the most passionate or the most avid users of Notion inside of our customer companies, which has become just a wonderful channel for customer success. —Camille After the Champions program, Notion also created a A program looking for university students who love Notion and want to share + teach Notion. . Campus Leader program Today, Notion Ambassadors and Campus Leaders host about 30 in-person events a month. And overall, 60 events per month are happening if we include webinars too. This is how the Notion community keeps on growing. Notion's community provides users with a place to get help and support, and it also gives them a chance to learn from other users and share their own tips and tricks. Putting It All Together Starting from the Ambassadors program to Champions and then to Interest-based groups, Notion has tried to serve and include all their power users to at least view or be a part of one of the community channels. So, if you are not into the programs (and you are into marketing), you can view their or maybe the . These community groups are for every segment of the audience. Marketing Facebook group ADHD Notion Facebook group It is important to note that Notion's community-led growth strategy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The specific steps that Notion took to create its community may not be right for every company. However, Notion's success story shows that community-led growth can be a powerful way to grow a business. Is Community the Right Approach for Every Product? First of all, don’t expect a community to have an instant impact on your metric, and don’t attach ROIs with communities. Notion does not have a direct measurable KPI to see its community's effectiveness. I found to be the most instructive was to the Notion website. So month over month, how many new people who had never been there before were motivated enough to come and actually learn about the product. net new visitors — Camille As a founder, don’t start building community for the sake of Notion’s success. First, try to find an engaging audience and then leverage those users to create groups. When building a community, it's important to understand what kind of community is right for your product at any given time. Camille created a two-by-two matrix that considers whether you have hit product market fit or are still exploring it, as well as whether your product is strongly enterprise or strongly consumer. Start Customer Advisory Boards Pre-Product Market Fit x Enterprise: Start Focus Groups Pre-Product Market Fit x B2C: Start Consultants & Champions Post-Product Market Fit x Enterprise: Start Ambassadors & Creators Post-Product Market Fit x B2C: Having a strong community can be incredibly valuable for freemium products, especially if the product has an aspect of sharing, such as templates or workspaces that people want to showcase. Community is something that’s so hard to build and so easy to lose. —Ben If you’ve got something to add, I’d love to hear it. Thank you so much for reading today. Until next time. *— *✌️ Ahsen Also published here

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We at are in the business of creating aesthetic digital products for couples to organize their lives. We believe that relationships are intricate, vibrant and filled with unique stories. Each couple weaves their own tale, brimming with laughter, tears, personal growth and shared adventures. But how do we adequately capture the essence of such a rich tapestry? How can we curate and showcase our shared experiences in a meaningful, engaging, and visually appealing way? That’s where the concept of a Relationship Profile comes in. MD Meets Techie What is a Relationship Profile? Imagine having a personalized digital scrapbook that beautifully illustrates your journey as a couple — from your first date to your latest trip abroad, every moment, big and small, is celebrated. A Relationship Profile serves this purpose. It’s a digital platform where couples can narrate their love story, document their shared experiences, and communicate their future plans to the world. Beyond merely being a creative outlet, a Relationship Profile serves as a dynamic record of the relationship’s growth and transformation. This can strengthen the bond between partners, reminding them of shared victories, challenges overcome, and the countless moments of joy and love they’ve experienced together. Why is a Relationship Profile Essential? Let’s explore why couples should consider creating a Relationship Profile: 1. Chronicling Your Journey Together One of the fundamental benefits of a Relationship Profile is the ability to document your shared journey. Think of it as a timeline that you build together, recording the significant (and even the seemingly mundane) moments you’ve shared. The beauty lies in looking back at these moments, reliving the experiences, and appreciating the journey you’ve embarked on together. This record can be extremely valuable, not just for the couple but also for friends and family who want to stay connected with their journey. 2. Celebrating Individuality and Shared Interests A Relationship Profile isn’t just about what you’ve done together; it’s also a celebration of who you are as individuals and as a couple. The page allows couples to highlight their favorite things individually and the things they love doing together. This not only fosters a sense of understanding within the relationship but also helps others gain insight into their personalities and interests. 3. Sharing Future Plans and Dreams A Relationship Profile can serve as a future-looking platform where couples can share their plans and dreams. It provides an opportunity for couples to articulate their shared vision, creating a roadmap for the future. It gives a couple the chance to dream together, plan together, and share those aspirations with the world. 4. Enhancing Communication While it might seem counterintuitive, technology and the digital sphere can, in fact, foster deeper and more meaningful communication between couples. A Relationship Profile can act as a communication tool, providing couples with a platform to express feelings, plan future adventures, and engage in shared dreams and aspirations. 5. Building Connection with Loved Ones A Relationship Profile can serve as a bridge between the couple and their loved ones. It’s a way of letting others into their shared world, giving friends and family a chance to understand their journey, their plans, and their unique bond. Moreover, it allows for controlled sharing, ensuring couples are comfortable with the content they share. In essence, maintaining a Relationship Profile can add a layer of depth and connectivity to relationships. It creates a digital narrative of your love story, with its unique complexities and joys. How to Create a Relationship Profile? Creating a Relationship Profile can be a fun and bonding exercise for couples. However, it’s essential to have a tool that is user-friendly, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing. We’ve been using a platform called Notion for our own Relationship Profile, and it has proven to be quite useful. It offers a variety of customizable templates, allowing for individual creativity and personalization. Notion’s user-friendly interface also makes it simple to create and maintain a Relationship Profile, even for those who are not tech-savvy. The best part? An app called Super.so can easily convert your Notion page into a hosted website in minutes. Our on Notion includes sections like ‘Places We Visited’, ‘Experiences We Shared’, ‘Our Favorite Things’, and ‘Our Plans and Wishes’. We have found this structure helps organize our shared memories and future plans efficiently. Relationship Profile Notion’s flexible design allows you to adapt the template to suit your relationship’s unique needs and preferences. Whether you’re a long-distance couple or living together, you can tailor your Relationship Profile to reflect your journey accurately. But Notion isn’t just about functionality. With its sleek and modern design, Notion ensures that your Relationship Profile is not just informative but visually captivating as well. It can be used in both light and dark modes, and its aesthetic layout enhances the presentation of your cherished memories. If you’d like download a copy of our template from the images above, you can download it for free from our . If you’re new or unfamiliar with Notion, you can . shop download it here The links in this article include affiliate links to Notion. You won’t be charged anything extra for clicking on these links, but you will be supporting us if you do choose to purchase something through one of these links. Thanks! How to Use a Relationship Profile? Now that we’ve gone over the many reasons why maintaining a Relationship Profile is a good idea, you might be wondering, “Alright, but how do I actually this thing?” It’s one thing to create a beautiful digital reflection of your relationship, and quite another to incorporate it into your daily life in a meaningful way. Here’s a handy guide to get you started: use Where to Publish it : If you and your significant other have a joint social media account, placing your Relationship Profile link in the bio is a stellar way to let your followers delve deeper into your relationship journey. For those who are solo on the ‘gram or Twitter, adding it to your individual profiles works too. Just a heads up, though — you might want to keep it off your LinkedIn unless you’re in the business of romance. Can you imagine? “Professional lovebirds since 2018. Check out our Relationship Profile for more details!” Social Media Bios : How many times have you checked someone’s status or story on apps like WhatsApp? Incorporate your Relationship Profile link there! It’s a non-intrusive way of sharing, and trust us, the curious ones will definitely click. Messaging Apps Status : In today’s tech-centric world, why not blend the digital with the physical? Print a QR code linking to your Relationship Profile and place it strategically at home. The fridge is a classic — every snack run could become a walk down memory lane! Or the living room wall, serving as a contemporary piece of art that guests can scan and explore. Home Sweet Home How to Use it : Headed to the mountains or a beach escape? Share your Relationship Profile with friends and family, complete with an itinerary. They can see where you’re going and decide if they want to meet up at any point during your travels. Plus, it’s an easy way to set boundaries. Using indicators, specify which parts of the trip are open for others and which are reserved for some cherished alone time. Planning a Trip : Be it your partner’s surprise birthday bash or your anniversary dinner, sharing event details through your Relationship Profile keeps things organized and transparent. Friends and family can know the specifics and perhaps even chip in with suggestions or surprises of their own. Event Planning : Let’s face it, group chats after trips can become a deluge of photos. Instead of flooding them with hundreds of pictures, why not simply share the curated album from your Relationship Profile? It saves time, and you can be sure you’re only sharing the photos you’re most proud of. Photo Sharing To conclude, maintaining a Relationship Profile offers a unique and dynamic way to honor your shared journey. It invites reflection, encourages communication, and fosters connection. While our recommendation is based on our experience with Notion, the most important thing is to find a platform that works best for you and your partner. Remember, the joy is in the journey and the memories made along the way. So why not create a space to celebrate, share, and reminisce about these precious moments? is a brand that creates digital products and experiences for couples. Follow us on our for more similar content. MD Meets Techie Instagram Also published . here

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Why documentation is also important for software developer’s career growth The resistance to documentation among developers is well known and needs no emphasis. Software developers all desire good documentation, and we are well aware of how challenging it can be. However, have you ever considered the vital role that good documentation plays in one’s career growth? Over the past decade, I have had the opportunity to work at lean startups, large tech companies, and even in different countries with their unique work cultures. Throughout my journey, I have consistently practiced collecting various types of notes. These habits have proven to be immensely beneficial for acing job interviews, securing promotions, expanding my professional network, and sharpening my technical skills. I have crafted these practices into a streamlined workflow in . My hope is that it can also aid in your career growth. In this post, I will guide you through the motivation and intention behind this template. this Notion template The benefit of using this Notion template : Previously collecting success stories for promotions or resumes often left me with days of frustration due to insufficient data points. This template basically prompts you to keep track of all your achievements, by the time you need it, it’s almost effortless to convert them into the success stories you need. Keep track of your achievements : The idea behind it is that taking relevant notes as you go about your daily tasks can help the future you. You may remember the excitement when you finally find a solution to fix a tricky bug, however a few months later, you may not even remember what was the problem you’ve solved at that time. This template essentially guides you to write your own developer journals regularly. Write developer journals : This notion template also includes a task management section, you can link specific tasks from this section when building up your knowledge base. Essentially this notion template dashboard provides everything you need to work as a software developer. Having said that, if you already have a customized workflow to manage tasks, you could skip the task management section. Task management and knowledge management in one place : Your network connections, including managers, mentors, mentees, and peers, hold immense learning potential. I recommend maximize this opportunity by scheduling regular coffee chats with them and capture valuable thought-provoking exchanges in your notes. Harness the power of your network : Have you ever jotted down a useful snippet, command, or config somewhere on your laptop, only to struggle to find it when you need it again? Say goodbye to the chaos of scattered notes and enjoy the convenience of having everything you need stored in one centralized place. Farewell to cluttered notes Based on my own experience, the habit of keep these notes and the ability to manage everything in has helped me tremendously to: one Notion dashboard - update my resume effortlessly - prepare for behaviour interview round with plenty of stories - collect datapoints for promotions - build up my own knowledge base - capture valuable lessons from my professional network - be productive since I have everything needed in one place I hope will help you to grow your career as well! this notion template . I’ve compiled and curated a list of job hunting resources for software developers, it covers resources for writing resumes, applying and managing job applications, efficient ways to prepare for coding interviews, resources to learn system design, you can download the free PDF here Also published here .

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