This Simple Notes Management System Changed My Life!

This Simple Notes Management System Changed My Life!

Jeff Su

Introduction

  • The system of managing notes within Notion involves creating a master notes database and different views to ensure only relevant notes are displayed based on current projects.

Concepts

  • Master notes database: A central database containing all notes.
  • Views: Different filtered displays of notes based on projects, areas, or resources.
  • Relation properties: Linking notes to projects, areas, or resources for organization.

Content

  • The system involves organizing notes by projects, areas, and resources in the master notes database.
  • Notes are related to specific projects, areas, or resources using relation properties.
  • Different views are created to display only relevant notes based on the current focus.
  • A workflow for taking notes includes creating new notes from the home screen, project pages, or using a browser extension.
  • Advanced productivity tip involves automatically creating notes views for new projects.

Insights

  • The system ensures easy access to relevant information based on current projects, enhancing productivity.
  • Self-referential filters automate the process of displaying project-specific notes, saving time and effort.

Key Points

  • Organize notes in a master database related to projects, areas, and resources.
  • Create views to display only relevant notes based on current focus.
  • Use relation properties to link notes to specific projects, areas, or resources.
  • Automate note creation and display for new projects using self-referential filters.

Conclusion

  • The system of managing notes in Notion streamlines organization and access to information, improving efficiency in work processes.

Further Reading

  • Notion productivity newsletter on Google tips.
  • Video on using the Save to Notion browser extension.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT0jiQLT98Y
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