Delaney McDougall (G8)
Lifestyle
Published Issue 1 2022-2023
Have you ever wondered why you can’t take notes well? Maybe, your handwriting is extremely illegible and you waste hours of your time. Or, maybe you have a severe susceptibility to paper cuts. Maybe you actually can take notes, you just don’t like it.
Whatever your reason may be, I have the solution for you. Notion.
Some people may know about it, and some people may have no idea what it is. Let me tell you. Notion is essentially an organization platform where you can take notes, make lists, and so much more. In my notion, I have a course schedule, a reading list, a task list, a journal, and then all of my notes coordinated with each subject.
One of the best things about Notion is that it can be as minimal or expansive as you need it to be. Some people spend time making it aesthetically pleasing, and some people just keep it plain. Another great thing about Notion is that it is free!
I have been on so many organizational sites, trying to find a free one, and just before I write something, I have to pay a ridiculous amount of money.
As a 13-year-old, I can’t afford something like that, so this is a big factor that drew me to Notion.
One drawback is that without a good tutorial, Notion can be really daunting and complicated. I found a good tutorial that explains most aspects of the app and really helped me understand everything. It is on Deb Smikle’s channel and it is called “The best Notion tutorial ever.”
I hope this helps you with your organizational needs!