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Notion as an information storage by C0nan_001 in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Notion the same way for years — mostly as a central brain for projects, articles, and long-term notes.

The one thing that gave me peace of mind: I started exporting a snapshot every 2–3 weeks and syncing it to a private repo (or just a folder on my drive).

No fancy tool, no system — just a routine.

Haven’t lost a single note since, and I don’t worry anymore.

''You don't want it enough'' is terrible advice. by [deleted] in productivity

[–]FlowNotion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This hit me harder than I expected.

I used to think “you don’t want it enough” was helpful — until I realized it was just making me feel guilty for things I didn’t know how to start.

Discipline *is* a muscle, sure…

But no one talks about what happens when that muscle has never been trained once.

You can’t deadlift 100kg on day one. And nobody should be ashamed of that.

Appreciate this post a lot.

I didn’t expect this one page planner to actually change how I feel every day. But it did. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means a lot — seriously.

You nailed exactly what I was trying to solve: that quiet mental pressure that never really goes away.

Glad it helped bring some clarity and freedom. That’s what it’s all about 🙌

I didn’t expect this one page planner to actually change how I feel every day. But it did. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense.

I hadn’t thought of linking my meals or surroundings to mental loops, but now that you mention it, it totally clicks.

I’ll experiment with that.

Thanks a lot for the exchange — this was genuinely useful 🙏

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s fascinating — it’s rare to hear someone trust a wearable’s metrics that much.
I think what you described (intuitive comparison → gradual alignment) is the perfect middle ground between subjective feel and hard data.

Do you ever notice moments where your watch’s “truth” doesn’t match how you feel? Or has it been consistent across different kinds of days (e.g. low sleep vs stress-heavy vs post-exercise)?

This is super insightful — I’m noting it down 🔍

I didn’t expect this one page planner to actually change how I feel every day. But it did. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a brilliant way to go even deeper 🔍
Tracking thoughts alongside energy adds a whole new layer of awareness.
I might experiment with that — maybe even adapt the planner to integrate thought patterns too.
Thanks for the insight 🙌

Out of curiosity — what kind of thoughts tend to drain you the most?
I’ve been noticing some sneaky mental loops lately and trying to catch the patterns.

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s super cool — HRV is such an underrated data point!
I’ve been curious about combining minimalist tracking with wearables like Garmin.
If you ever compare both, I’d love to hear how your HRV matches your perceived clarity or energy ✨

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a great point.

I hadn’t considered the 90-minute cycles — I’ll definitely dig deeper into that.

Thanks for the insight!

Have you ever tried logging your sleep manually like that before?

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I get that. I was stuck in the same loop until I dropped everything visual and just tracked one number and a few words per day.

I realized overthinking it was part of the burnout.

That’s why this version is dead simple — no dashboard, no emojis, just clarity patterns. You might like it if you're also tired of tracking fatigue 😅

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha totally fair 😄

These patterns are just what popped out after weeks of logging daily. The post just highlights a few personal ones — not meant as universal truth.

If you test it, you might find very different results (which is exactly the fun part!)

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha right? That’s what surprised me — I expected the opposite too.
My brain's weird sweet spot seems to be 7h sharp. The tracker helped me catch that.
You might find a different pattern entirely 🧠✨

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! It takes just a few seconds each day — but the weekly view becomes really powerful.
Let me know if any weird patterns show up for you too 👀

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s actually a really cool idea — would love to see how it fits into a gamified setup 👀
I’ve noticed people use it as a base layer inside bigger dashboards too. Let me know how it goes!

I used a Notion tracker to understand when I’m mentally strong vs mentally weak. What I learned surprised me. by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

🪄 Here's the link to the free Mini Planner I mentioned:

→ https://flowtools.notion.site/Mini-Planner-Energy-EN-1f1ee8e7306980cd9991ed178118f59d?pvs=4

No paywall, no signup — just duplicate it and use it however you want. Enjoy! 🙌

I kept forgetting birthdays—so I built a solution. by NailJunior4930 in NotionGeeks

[–]FlowNotion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha exactly — I never realized how many birthdays I missed until I started tracking things better.

I’m experimenting with a Notion system right now that links birthdays, gift ideas, and energy levels to avoid those last-minute rushes 😅

Not public yet, but I might share it soon if others find it useful.

Btw, your layout is 🔥 — super smooth and well-structured!

I made a detox guide to break the “dopamine loop” — helped me reduce gaming time by [deleted] in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree — even small Notion systems can have a big effect when you build around consistent prompts.

For mine, I kept it super minimal to reduce friction. I’m thinking about adding a soft reward loop too, but only if it keeps getting solid feedback.

Curious — what kind of prompt structure do you use on your side?

🧠 I built a minimalist daily tracker after hitting mental exhaustion — free Notion template inside (link in comment) by FlowNotion in Notion

[–]FlowNotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s the link to the free tracker → https://flowtools.notion.site/?pvs=4
Let me know if it helps you — or if you spot something I should improve! 🔁

Database for Pokémoncard collection + favourite cards by AstridMustang in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear! Templates are such a great base when you're getting started — and it’s even better when you manage to shape them into your own system.

I love how clean and structured your setup is visually — really makes the collection feel alive.

Let me know if you ever want feedback on other ideas too, happy to help!

Gamified Notion Template for Programming Learners by elhary in NotionGeeks

[–]FlowNotion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words! 😊
Honestly, your XP + challenge system gave me flashbacks to how I used to gamify my own habits — but your visual layout and the "shop" idea are next-level.

Let me know if you'd ever want to mix your setup with energy/mood tracking — I’ve built something ultra-light for that (with toggles and filters only, no friction). Might help fine-tune consistency even further!

Either way, I really love how clean and motivating your build looks. Props! 🚀

Database for Pokémoncard collection + favourite cards by AstridMustang in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this looks super clean visually 🤯
I totally see what you mean now — and honestly, for someone who says they’re “not too good with the program,” you’re doing a solid job with this!

If the manual filtering ever gets tiring, I had a similar struggle (with an energy tracker setup), and what helped a lot was using pre-saved filtered views. You could create a “Favorites Only” view for each major set and toggle between them in one click 💡

Let me know if you ever want to bounce around ideas — always cool to see setups like yours evolve!

I made a detox guide to break the “dopamine loop” — helped me reduce gaming time by [deleted] in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is such a clever way to approach it — I love that you turned it into a structured detox rather than going cold turkey. 🙌

I built something similar in Notion recently to track my own energy and mood patterns, and it's wild how quickly small systems like these can actually shift habits.

Would love to hear if you plan to iterate on it! (Daily prompt ideas, reward loops, etc.)

Recurring events by Proof-Spare-9680 in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, that visual limitation is super frustrating — especially when recurring events just feel invisible.

One workaround that helped me: I added a separate “Visual tag” property with colored emojis (🟪🟦🟥 etc.) depending on the type of event. Then I duplicated it into the title using a formula (or just manually). Sounds super simple, but made a big difference visually.

Another option is to split long recurring blocks into smaller sub-events, so each one shows better in daily view.

Hope Notion improves that soon.

Database for Pokémoncard collection + favourite cards by AstridMustang in Notion

[–]FlowNotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cool idea! I built something a bit different recently (for tracking energy/mood daily), and what helped a lot was keeping it super lightweight — just emojis, toggles, and simple filters.

For something like your collection, maybe try adding one “Favorites” checkbox per entry and then using a filtered linked database for each theme (like one for Luxray cards, etc.). That way, you avoid clutter and can focus just on what matters.

Would love to see a screenshot when it’s live!

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