Notion for Beginners: Build a Simple Second Brain in One Hour

Many Notion setups fail because they are too complex. Start with three pages and grow only when you need to.

The 3 pages

1. Inbox: every new idea or task goes here first.
2. Projects: one row per project, with a status.
3. Notes: things you want to keep and find again.

The one habit

Once a week, empty your Inbox. Move each item into a project, a note, or delete it.

Keep it boring. A simple system you use every week beats a beautiful one you abandon.

When to add more

• Add a Reading list when you save more than a few articles a week.
• Add a Habits page only if you will check it daily.

Prefer a ready-made setup? Try the Notion Second Brain Guide.