The Notion Mastery Blog
Designing for Notion: The “Craigslist Effect”
One of the challenges of Notion is that it allows you to design open-ended solutions. In this article we discuss a common outcome: the “Craigslist effect”.
Process Automation is not Always the Best Option
I am all for finding efficiencies in processes, but have noticed a trend towards automation that I don’t always agree with. Here’s an example of when manual processes are worth it.
Should you get Notion Certified? An overview and general study guide.
What is Notion Certified? Do I need to get the badges? Learn more about the ecosystem including a helpful study guide for preparing for the exams.
Systems first, tools second.
At Notion Mastery we focus on Notion, but the core concepts we share about productivity, business operation and life management are not specific to Notion.
3 Good Practices for Migrating to Notion’s New Teamspaces
Notion’s Teamspaces are here. They’re super powerful, but what’s the best way to use them?
Your System’s Weakest Link
It’s common to assume a simple system is somehow lacking or unsophisticated, when in reality, a simple system may be exactly what you need to stay on top of work that matters.
Mise-en-place for life and Notion
Many of the productivity and workspace tenets that we teach in Notion Mastery are inspired by or in alignment with Work Clean. My favorite mise-en-place element is “Arranging spaces, perfecting movement”. This element includes 5 considerations which can make for fantastically functional Notion spaces.
Making the most of Notion’s new STATUS property
Marie walks you through making the most of Notion’s new Status property.
Is Notion Keeping You in Motion Instead of Taking Action?
It’s easy to feel like you are taking action when you are ‘working’ in Notion, but are you inadvertently stuck in what James Clear calls motion?
How we use Notion to manage the curriculum of our signature course: Notion Mastery
The addition of our lessons, assets and skills databases have vastly improved the processes we follow to add and maintain course content in Notion, and keep our curriculum current with Notion’s ever changing UI.
An advanced Notion weekly agenda + review
In this video, Marie shares a behind the scenes tour of how she does her weekly planning and review today.
Using Notion as your online course platform
Notion was not created to host online courses, so before you decide it’s the right fit for you and your course, there are some important things to consider.
Get Notion tips in your inbox
When you sign up, you’ll get tips, perspectives, and opinions on how you can better use Notion. Plus you’ll get a steady drip of Notion updates, videos, interviews, and resources from the Notion Mastery team.