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*(There's also a nice little freebie guide to Notion as a 'thank-you' for subscribing)

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The Organise Your Brain Newsletter

Our newsletter shares Notion tips, productivity hacks and a roundup of golden nuggets we've discovered each week.*

*(There's also a nice little freebie guide to Notion as a 'thank-you' for subscribing)

A Beginner's Guide to Notion

Beginning your Notion journey can feel like falling down a digital rabbit hole.Luckily, Organise Your Brain is here to help.This beginner's guide is here to hold your hand while you navigate the endless capabilities of this robust tool.Hold tight, we're about to go on a whirlwind tour of Notion 101.

So, What is Notion?

Notion is a difficult thing to define because it's just.. a bit of everything.Some people use it for standard note-taking similar to Apple Notes, others use it as an Excel replacement. It can be used as a website builder with the Super add-on. Us? We use it as a Second Brain, housing everything important (and some things that aren't that important) that used to get lost in the ol' noggin'.At its core, Notion is an all-in-one workspace tool that combines note-taking, task management, databases, and more, allowing for endless customisation.

Using Notion for Work

  • Track projects

  • Create workflows

  • Manage tasks

Using Notion for Studying

  • Take & organise notes

  • Track deadlines

  • Manage class schedules

Using Notion for Life

  • Manage personal finance

  • Journalling & gratitude

  • Event planning

Mastering Blocks

Everything you add to a page – text, images, lists, or even other pages – is a 'block'. Understanding blocks is crucial as they're the foundation of your Notion experience. Drag, drop, nest, or link them – the world's your oyster!See below an example of block types:

The Magic is in the Databases

Whether it's a table, board, list, or calendar, databases are Notion's superpower. They can track projects, manage tasks, or catalog your book collection. The key is understanding properties and views to make them dance to your tune.Below is the most in-depth, thorough guide to Notion Databases we've came across, there's lots of other, shorter overviews on YouTube but if you're anything like us, you'll appreciate Thomas Frank's deep dive.

Shortcuts & Tips

Dive into keyboard shortcuts to zip around your workspace. Use the '/ command' to quickly add blocks. Notion loves incorporating other tools, so explore integrations to boost your productivity further.

Join Communities

Notion has a passionate community of users. Facebook groups, sub-reddits, a huge Twitter X community and YouTube channels, there's a wealth of resources to help answer questions, discover tricks, or inspire your next organisational masterpiece.

Embracing Notion as a newbie can seem overwhelming and, well, a lot.But as with anything, you don't know what you don't know until you know (or something like that).With time, practice, and curiosity, you'll soon be flying. If you're struggling, check out our pre-built templates for a variety of uses. We'd be happy to answer any questions or queries you have, we love a chat.Sign up to our newsletter below if you'd like to recieve weekly Notion tips, productivity advice, and a curated 'best of the week' collection from around the World Wide Web.*

*(There's also a nice little freebie guide to Notion as a 'thank-you' for subscribing)

Freebies

This e-book gives an in-depth look at Notion, 13 chapters of everything you need to know about our productivity app. If you've ever asked the question "What is Notion?" - this will give you the answers.

Services

1-1 Notion Consultation

£115.00

Perfect For:

  • People unsure about how Notion can meet their needs

  • Beginners who prefer 1-1 support to advance their skills

  • Anyone wanting a demonstration or direction in their Notion use

You will provide:

  • Your skill level

  • Your goals for Notion

  • An example use-case specific to your needs

You will receive:

  • A live 30-minute consultation with a Notion expert

  • Full walkthrough of Notion's abilities, constraints and potential applied to your needs

  • A list of resources, information and recommendations based on our call (via email within 1 working day of consultation)

Custom Built Template

from £350.00

Perfect For:

  • Small business owners with specific workflows

  • Busy families with hectic schedules

  • Success-minded students

You will provide:

  • Current organisational system

  • Identified bottlenecks within the current system

  • Productivity goals

You will receive:

  • A custom, meticulously-crafted Notion template

  • Full pre-recorded walkthrough of your new system, with personalised solutions highlighted throughout

  • Two 30-minute (optional) calls for system support, clarity and revisions if necessary