Notion 101 just in time for back to school 👩🏻‍💻📚

Teamed up with @Notion for this one so you’ll find a link to get started with notion for free in my bio & a FULL deep dive tutorial over on YouTube!

I’ve been using Notion for so many years so this was so fun to make - drop your questions, and let me know what you plan to use Notion for!

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2025/9/26 Edited to

... Read moreStarting with Notion can feel a bit overwhelming, but trust me, it's a game-changer once you get the hang of it, especially for "Back To School Season"! As someone who's been using it for years, I want to share a few practical tips on "How to Use Notion" effectively, turning you from a "Notion For Dummies" beginner into a productivity pro. First things first, let's create your personalized "My Dashboard." This is your central hub. When you open a new page, don't just leave it blank! Go ahead and customize it by "Changing The Title And The Cover." You can easily add a vibrant image from Unsplash (as mentioned in the tutorial!) and "Add An Icon Too" to make it uniquely yours. A well-designed dashboard makes Notion feel less like a tool and more like your personal digital workspace, encouraging you to actually use it. One of Notion's superpowers lies in its "Database" feature. For students, this is invaluable. Think "Calendar view" for tracking all your "ESSAY DUE" dates, "LECTURE" schedules, and important events. Setting up a simple database to manage your academic life means you'll never miss a deadline again. You can add properties like due dates, status, and even attachments for notes. I personally love creating a "To-Do list" within my dashboard, categorizing tasks by priority or subject. It’s super easy to "Change The Colors" of your tags, making visual organization a breeze. Don't reinvent the wheel! Notion offers fantastic "Templates" that can kickstart your organization. Whether you're looking for a specific "Tasks Tracker," a simple journaling setup, or even a "Job Hunt" dashboard to manage applications (yes, you can track your "Application Tracker" right here!), there’s likely a template for it. You can browse the template marketplace and "Simply Drag And Drop" what you need directly into your workspace. Customizing them is straightforward, allowing you to tailor them to your exact preferences. Finally, let's talk about the exciting "Notion AI" features. This is a relatively new addition that can seriously boost your efficiency. Need to "Draft an outline" for an essay? Or summarize "AI Meeting Notes" from a study group? Notion AI can help jumpstart your writing process, brainstorm ideas, or even assist in generating content for your pages. It’s like having a writing assistant built right into your workspace, saving you valuable time. Learning "How to Use Notion" is a journey, not a sprint. Start with these basics, explore the different blocks and features, and you'll quickly find what works best for you. It truly helps to "Get Your Learn How To Notion Once And" for all, making your academic and personal life so much smoother.

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I searched “How to use Notion” and this is the first video that came up. I can tell you for a fact I don’t need ANY other videos this covered absolutely everything and answered all my questions! 🥰 thank you so much!

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Aurae Archive

Notion can be so intimidating at first! 😭 I finally had to switch to a pre-made Editorial layout just to keep my sanity. Now that my film schedules and life goals are all in one aesthetic dashboard, I actually spend more time creating than organizing. Great tutorial! ✨

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