3 Mistakes You're Making With Notion (And How to Fix Them)

Let's be real—Notion can feel like a digital playground one minute and a hot mess the next. You're spending hours setting up databases, only to end up with a system that leaves you more stressed than when you started. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so.

Here's the deal: Notion isn't the problem. It's how we're using it. And after working with hundreds of high-achieving solopreneurs, I've spotted three major mistakes that are keeping your Notion setup from actually working for you instead of against you.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by your current setup or wondering why your productivity is still stuck in the mud despite that shiny new template, this episode breaks down the most common Notion pitfalls and gives you actionable fixes to transform your workspace from digital chaos to burnout-proof brilliance.

So grab your coffee (or wine, no judgment here), and let's turn your Notion frustrations into systems that actually support your ambition—without burning you out in the process.

Episode Highlights:🚨 Why complexity is killing your productivity and the counterintuitive power of simplification [6:25]

🛠️ How to properly customize templates instead of drowning in someone else's system [12:18]

💡 The truth about what Notion can (and absolutely cannot) fix in your business [21:57]

⚡ Actionable frameworks to transform your relationship with Notion and build systems that don't suck [27:44]

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Connect With Ellyn:

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🔗 Website: coachellen.com

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