So you've probably heard of Notion as a notetaking/productivity app and if I know anything about, its that it can get very daunting. Notion has a lot of hidden features, and the ones that are presented to you, are huge in number. So it's hard to find a pretty, yet functional Notion page to use.
I got a comment a few days ago asking how I organized my life through Notion, so I thought about giving you a tour.
Enjoy.
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My home page. I wanted to go for a light, summery vibe. Make sure that when you look at it, you feel happy and energised. Whatever you like, coquette, dark academia, coffee shop theme, it doesn't matter. Make sure YOU love it.
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Add some countdowns to important dates (exams, festivals, etc), pictures and playlists to personalise your page.
Don't forget the daily to-do list. I also have this thing I do, called 'What did I do today?' and then I list out all the studying/errands I did today. Great for accountability and motivation.
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My planner for my weekly events and deadlines, and my goals to accomplish.
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Some other pages of my notion. I left out a few for privacy, but you get it.
There is no perfect way to be productive. Everyone has different things that work for them. Search for yours. Inspiration is everywhere. Now shoo, get off your bed, drink some coffee, and get to work. I know you can do it. Xoxo
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Untitled Lover-Poem
Kiss my eyes,
Think of the days where your lips touched mine.
close my eyes
Whenever you kiss me I feel woozy
N tongue tied
Close my eyes,
How embarassing,
I said kiss instead of close earlier
Tease me bout it
N we laid up in bed
Ya stroke my hair
Talk about my curls and call em curly q's
You make me feel beautiful in my natural skin
My heart it beats for you, without an end, without a wall, no security perimeters
Ain know parameters came to your love
N that I'd be left wit my heart wit no mold
Just lay all mushy in ya hand
Like putty on a hot day someone left in my patio
Know I don't say this enough,
But ya got a real big fatty-yo
N I know you hate that I do dat
That I joke n stuff
N I tell you I'll be more mindful
N you scoff cuz that ain enough
But I'm tryin
I think writing as a skill is often underappreciated. In that, I mean I think even writers hold ourselves to a standard that no other creator does. Out of all the skills or hobbies, it’s probably one of the least physical ones, which is often seen as the “benchmark” for skill, or the limiting factor in someone improving something.
For example, musicians get more nimble and can reach their notes quicker and more accurately, allowing them to play more difficult pieces. Athletes get stronger and gain in endurance, allowing them to score more goals or otherwise go farther in the season with their team.
I see writers all the time who believe they should be able to do anything because they don’t have that physical benchmark to limit how far they can go, and then the draft doesn’t come out how they wanted it to, and they get discouraged.
Here’s my take, writing as a skill is just like any other. It needs practice. It’s not something you’re either born with or not, it needs to be developed and strengthened.
With that in mind—I promise your idea isn’t beyond you. No one is ever going to finish a perfect draft on their first try—that’s never how anything works, and it has nothing to do with how “talented” you are.
Rewrite the scene until it’s capturing what you want it to. Rework that character until they are who you need them to be. Edit until your motifs are coming through. It’s all practice, every draft is another practice towards nailing the end product. Do you think artists nail drawing hands on their first try? What about on their tenth try?
So why are you holding yourself to this idea that it’s taking too many drafts to perfect?
It’s okay to keep trying. If you’re really struggling with realizing a concept, take it out of its context. Write the character you want to see in different situations separate from your project. Read how others have done something similar, take notes. Gather sources and inspiration for what you want to do. Reach out to other writer friends for advice.
Overall, don’t not write because you think it’s beyond you. With a little bit of work and practice, there’s no story you can’t finish.
Good luck!
when the sun is rising, i hope all the warmth is stored inside you. when the sun goes down, i hope all your worries fade into dust. i love you from sunrise till sunset, without a break.
"I made a playlist for you"
"This song reminds me of you"
the way i emotionally detach when i catch someone lying
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