![]() ![]() "Fix bug in client search" is too big to warrant a single task, but also too nebulous to be a checklist.Įnter Notion. The way I work as an IT manager/software developer, it is difficult to distill what I need to get done into tasks. But even with multiple dashboards and views it can be overwhelming for my ADHD brain to just see what needs to be done now. At work, Notion is everything: project management, knowledge base, IT asset management, and issue tracking. Things is for immediately actionable things: cleaning and organizational tasks, documenting suggestions from friends on books and movies, journaling ideas, etc. I'm 100% bought into Things (I paid for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps) and I primarily use it for quick-entry items.Īt home, Notion is for record keeping: insurance and maintenance records on vehicles, home renovation ideas, reading lists and notes, doctor appointment notes, etc. For the most part: Notion = big tasks, Things = small action items. But I also love and use Things regularly. TL DR: My tasks are too big/vague for single checklist items and I need to be able to link tasks and include code snippets in tasks. I feel like maybe people would find Notion more helpful if they were utilizing the collaboration features, but it's often not necessary for the average user on this sub. The fact that my SO feels the same is really helpful too. So by using Notion, I can have an all-in-one system that still feels segregated (through different databases). Even with widgets on my phone, when I switch to my laptop I'm not seeing it. Things fall off or I don't remember to check them. So this was the best choice for a Wiki-like documentation site that also allowed us to keep tasks and events.ĮTA: After reading other comments, I should add that I struggle when I have to use multiple apps. We tried Confluence, but because we use it at work, we avoided using it because it stressed us out. ![]() in a single area because, truthfully, if you give us a piece of paper we'll file it and immediately forget it. My SO can visualize lists of to-dos without getting overwhelmed, but I require a calendar to see the due dates - so all of these events can be visualized in different views.Īlso - we wanted to keep track of notes like our grocery list, our cats' vet appointment notes, etc. So we needed a tracker of sorts to ensure we're being "fair." His mother was feeling neglected because my family is much larger and, so, we see my mother more often. My SO and I were struggling to connect on responsibilities in our home and family lives. I think there are way better apps for that like OneNote or GoodNotes.įor quick to-do lists I just use TickTick. Would I use Notion for note taking? Nope. It's there for emergency when my first brain freezes □□ Notion is basically a second brain at this point. I make brainstorming pages where I list ideas, I embed Spotify playlists I made so even if I forget about them I see them in Notion so I can thank my past self for trying to keep me motivated. For example, I know that if I have 4 classes on one day then there's absolutely no chance Imma learn french on that afternoon bc I will be mad tired □ but thanks to Notion I realized that I have a bunch of free time on another day where I could learn french instead of just laying in bed and being bored. It's not just for motivation but also to make me understand myself a little more. I made different pages for languages I am learning so I can create language learning plans that fit into my university schedule. ![]() I made databases with all my profs and their contact info so I can always look up who to reach out for in need. What I do in Notion is basically keeping track of assignments and their deadlines. It's quite chaotic to keep track of everything when one prof gives us an assignment on Canvas, while another one puts up the PowerPoint presentations to MS Teams. It's basically what I use to link everything together. ![]()
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