How's it going? You know me, always fiddling around in Notion, right? Well, guess what? I had another "Aha" moment the other day and thought I'd share it with you. It's all about blending the best of Google Calendar with Notion. Now, this is something I've been using for a while, but it hit me – I need to share this with you! So, here's the big reveal: 3 nifty ways you can integrate Google Calendar with Notion. Combining the 2 can supercharge your productivity and turn Notion into the "single...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Can I share something with you? Over 3 years ago, the co-founders of a small design agency I worked for in Dallas, TX suddenly decided to sell the company. Leaving myself and many co-workers without a job. That was around January 6th, 2020. And as we know, things were going to be even crazier that year. I had a lot of time on my hands. I thought a lot about what I wanted to do with it. Keep in mind, I'm still under 2 years out of college at this point. I wondered what my next passion would...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
I know this group of folks is located all around the world but for those of us who are closer to the equator, man these days are hot! I live in Texas, and as I look at the weather forecast for the week, we're in for back-to-back days of 100+ degrees Fahrenheit 🥵 Anyways, what I really want to talk to you about is the updated Notion Template Gallery! Have you checked it out yet?! Immediately you'll notice a "facelift" to the home page. Now with a more prominent search bar that comes with...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Just wanted to share something I've been working on that you might find entertaining - a quiz on Notion's productivity hacks. Interested in testing your knowledge? The link: Notion Quiz. You'll pick up some cool hacks along the way, from mastering keyboard shortcuts to adopting efficient time management frameworks. Afterward, why not have some fun and challenge your friends to beat your score? Let's see who emerges as the ultimate Notion Ninja and who is still finding their feet!...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
I was chatting with an old co-worker of mine last week, telling her about the many scary stories I've heard since stepping into the world of cybersecurity 6 months ago (my 9-5 job). But she shared one that topped many of mine... She told me how a friend of hers found this app or service that allowed you to search your name on the Dark Web to see what it returned. Which her friend proceeded to do and spooky enough, she found some photos of herself. Not the embarrassing selfie photos we've...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
So I attended a webinar last week about growing newsletters. Helpful tips were shared, but there was a question that stuck with me... What the heck do You want me to talk about in these emails?! Let me rephrase that... What do you want to become an expert in? Most of you are a part of this newsletter because you purchased a Notion template of mine, so naturally I talk about the things I have coming next... And I still will ( : But if you got to decide, which topic(s) you'd like to learn more...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Do you find it challenging to stay focused during the day? I’ve created a bundle of Notion Widgets that are helpful for keeping ADHD minds focused and engaged! Trying to finish a to-do list or tracking time spent in deep focus? Press the embeddable sticker to track your progress and have that small victory feeling. After 3-5 clicks, watch your companion dance in celebration of your work! Grab the Concentration Companion bundle: https://matthewshelton.gumroad.com/l/ohywo And let me know what...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Do you find yourself getting distracted? I’ve created these stickers to help stay on track in Notion. For every task or every 5 minutes completed, you can press the sticker to encourage you to complete whatever you're doing! The sticker changes with each tap to give you that “small victory” feeling. Try 1 of the 3 that I’ve created so far, and let me know if you find it helpful! Link to Stickers:...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Try my Eisenhower Matrix Notion Template: Try the template Literally just finished it last night to have a beta version ready for this newsletter send! Tell me the good, bad, and ugly in your opinion of this template. I’m most proud of the “Interactive Garden” I built, which is a game within the template you play by completing tasks! Game Instructions for Interactive Garden Within Template. Reply to this email after you’ve given it a try and let me know at you think 🙂 Cheers, Matt
over 1 year ago • 1 min read