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Create a New Database in Notion
Start by opening a new page in Notion or adding a database to an existing page. Click the “+” button and select “Board” to create a Kanban Board.

Set Up Your Kanban Columns
By default, Notion creates columns like “To Do,” “In Progress,” and “Done.” Customize these by clicking the column name and renaming them to fit your project (e.g., “Planning,” “Design,” “Development,” “Review”).

Add Tasks to Your Board
Click “+ New” in any column to add a task. Give it a name (e.g., “Design Homepage”) and add properties like due dates, assignees, or priority using the “Properties” menu. Organize Tasks with Drag-and-Drop
Move tasks between columns by dragging and dropping them. For example, drag a task from “To Do” to “In Progress” as you start working on it.

Add Details to Each Task
Click on a task to open its page. Add notes, subtasks, or files (e.g., a design mockup) to keep all relevant information in one place.

Filter and Sort Your Board
Use the “Filter” and “Sort” options to view specific tasks (e.g., tasks assigned to you or due this week). This helps you focus on what’s most important.

Share Your Board with Your Team
Click the “Share” button at the top-right and invite your team to collaborate. They can add comments, update task statuses, and more.

Create a New Page for Habits and Goals
Start by creating a new page in Notion called “Habits & Goals.” Add an icon (e.g., a star) to make it stand out.

Set Up a Habit Tracker Database
Type /table and select “Table - Inline.” Add columns for each day of the week (e.g., “Monday,” “Tuesday”) and rows for habits (e.g., “Drink Water,” “Meditate”). Use checkboxes to mark completion.

Add a Progress Tracker
Create a new column called “Progress” and use a formula to calculate your weekly completion rate (e.g., prop("Monday") + prop("Tuesday") + ... / 7).

Create a Goals Database
Type /table again and create a new table for goals. Add columns for “Goal,” “Deadline,” “Status” (e.g., “Not Started,” “In Progress,” “Completed”), and “Notes.”

Link Habits to Goals
Add a “Related Habits” column to your Goals table using a Relation property. Link each goal to the habits that support it (e.g., link “Run a Marathon” to the “Run 5K” habit). Visualize Your Progress
Switch your Goals table to a “Board” view to see your goals as a Kanban board. Drag goals between statuses as you make progress.

Review and Reflect Weekly
Set up a weekly review page using /page. Add a checklist of reflection questions (e.g., “What went well this week?”) and link to your habit tracker and goals.

Create a New Page for Your Dashboard
In Notion, create a new page and give it a name like “My Dashboard.” Add an icon or cover image to make it visually appealing.

Add a To-Do List Database
Type /table and select “Table - Inline” to create a to-do list. Add columns for tasks, due dates, and status (e.g., “Not Started,” “In Progress,” “Done”).

Set Up a Calendar View for Events
Type /calendar to add a calendar database. Use it to track events, deadlines, or reminders by adding dates to each entry.

Create a Habit Tracker
Type /table again and create a table for habit tracking. Add columns for each day of the week and rows for habits (e.g., “Exercise,” “Read 10 Pages”). Use checkboxes to mark completion.

Add Quick Links to Resources

Use /callout to create a callout block for quick links. Add links to frequently used pages, like your Notion workspace, Google Drive, or favorite tools.

Embed a Weather Widget
Find a weather widget online (e.g., from WeatherWidget.io), copy the embed code, and paste it into your Notion page using /embed.

Customize the Layout
Drag and drop blocks to arrange your dashboard. Use columns (/column) to place sections side by side, and add headers to separate different areas.