My aesthetic xTiles planner, Notion alternative!

If you’re looking for a more aesthetic and flexible alternative to Notion, check out xTiles!

With xTiles, you can organize everything exactly how you want, making it super personalized and visually pleasing. Whether you're creating vision boards, planning your week, or just organizing your thoughts, xTiles lets you size and move tiles around, customizing each one with colors for that perfect look.

You can also add tabs to easily switch between boards, making it ideal for separating class notes, to-do lists, and study guides while still having easy access to everything you need. For example, you can keep your daily class schedule on one tab and quickly switch to your assignments to stay on top of your workload.

It's great for creating cute dashboards without any fuss, and you can easily add images, videos, widgets, and share them with friends or coworkers. It's the perfect blend of creativity and productivity! Plus, xTiles is free and the pro account is cheaper than Notion!

Check out my dashboard for inspo and let me know what you think! You can also learn more about xTiles by checking out their Tiktok & IG@xtiles.app

#xtiles #notionalternative #planning #organization #notion #productivity #appsilove #techfinds #goalsetting #digitalplanner

2024/8/16 Edited to

... Read moreAs someone constantly on the lookout for tools that make life easier and prettier, discovering xTiles was a total game-changer for my digital organization. I've been a long-time user of various productivity apps, but nothing quite hit the mark for both aesthetics and functionality until now. If you're diving into xTiles, let me share some of my favorite ways to truly maximize its potential, especially if you're looking for a powerful Notion alternative. First off, the xTiles app interface is incredibly intuitive and visually appealing. The clean design immediately makes planning feel less like a chore and more like a creative outlet. What I love most is the sheer flexibility; the drag-and-drop functionality means I can arrange my entire dashboard exactly how my brain works. I’ve customized my daily planner interface to feature my 'goal mantras' right at the top, followed by my 'main goals' and a section for 'weekly habits.' This visual reminder keeps me focused every single day, something I never quite achieved with other planners. The xTiles templates are a lifesaver when you're just starting out or need inspiration. The template gallery has everything from 'daily schedules' to 'weekly planners' and even 'personal planning layouts.' Instead of building from scratch, I often pick a template and then personalize it. For instance, I took a 'weekly planner' template and added specific sections for my 'class notes' and 'study guides,' which makes juggling my academics so much smoother. You can easily customize each tile with different colors, text sizes, and add images or even videos, making it uniquely yours. One feature that truly elevates xTiles above just being a simple digital planner is the tab system. I use separate tabs for different areas of my life: one for personal goals, another for work projects, and a third for my creative writing. This means I can quickly switch between contexts without feeling overwhelmed. It’s like having multiple planners in one, each perfectly tailored. And if you’re wondering about a xTiles calendar function, while it doesn't have a traditional calendar view like Google Calendar, the 'Task Panel' is brilliant. It centralizes all my tasks from across different boards and tabs, so I can see what’s due when, ensuring I never miss a deadline. This makes it an incredibly effective tool for managing time-sensitive tasks within my personalized xtiles planner template. I’ve even started experimenting with the 'database creation' feature by making 'Collections' for books I want to read or recipes I want to try. It’s surprisingly robust for organizing various forms of content. The ability to add 'nested notes,' 'bookmarks,' and 'embeds' means my boards are rich with all the information I need, all in one aesthetic place. If you're searching for a powerful, flexible, and truly aesthetic platform that feels more personal than a standard Notion workspace, I highly recommend giving xTiles a try. It’s made my planning so much more enjoyable and effective!

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I'm gonna have to check this out. I'm trying to be more organized, but I get so bored looking at my normal calendar.

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Emma

Yesss, I really have given Notion a fair chance, but it's so confusing for me to navigate. I've spent hours looking a tutorials for Notion, but I think it's time I ditch it and give this a try instead!

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