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ADHD-Friendly Notion Systems: How to Build a Workspace That Calms Your Nervous System
Learn how to build an ADHD-friendly Notion system that calms your nervous system instead of spiking your stress. 7 principles for neurodivergent-friendly productivity that actually works.
3 System Mistakes That Make Your To-Do List Overwhelming (And How to Fix It in Notion)
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Discover the 3 common system mistakes causing solopreneur burnout and learn how to fix them using Notion for sustainable productivity.
The AI Tool Trap: Why More Platforms Don't Equal More Productivity
AI tools promise efficiency but often create overwhelm. Learn how to build burnout-proof systems that use AI strategically—without drowning in subscriptions, cognitive load, or decision fatigue.
4 Apps That Actually Reduce Stress (Not Add To It)
Tried every wellness app and still stressed? Here are the 4 tools I actually use to manage stress (for less than $7/month)—no overwhelm, no notification chaos.
A Simple Framework to Decide If You Should Change Your Tech Stack
Your systems are supposed to save you time, not steal it. This simple 5-question framework helps entrepreneurs and solopreneurs decide when to consolidate, automate, or switch tools — without burning their business to the ground.
5 Mistakes You're Making With Notion (And How to Fix Them)
Struggling with your Notion setup? You're not alone. In this post, I break down the 5 biggest mistakes I see people making with Notion: overcomplicating their systems, using templates without customization, and expecting mastery overnight. Learn practical, no-nonsense fixes to transform your digital workspace from overwhelming to empowering – because a B- system you actually use beats an A+ system you abandon every time.
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