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Add expenses to Notion when you tap your Apple Wallet

Mar 16, 2026

Add expenses to Notion when you tap your Apple Wallet

Automatically prompts you to log your expenses in Notion after making a payment.

How to quickly add expenses to Notion

Mar 16, 2026

How to quickly add expenses to Notion

SyncSpend helps you log expenses to your Notion database quickly using Shortcuts.

Add Notion pages to your Home Screen

Feb 26, 2026

Add Notion pages to your Home Screen

Open your frequently used Notion pages like apps on your home screen.

How to Break Social Media Addiction

Oct 14, 2025

How to Break Social Media Addiction

Use these 4 strategies along with my recommended apps.

4 Apps to Turn Your iPad into a Useful Display

Sep 30, 2025

4 Apps to Turn Your iPad into a Useful Display

For those who don't use their iPad.

Build your Deep Work Routine

Sep 11, 2025

Build your Deep Work Routine

A guide to help you focus on high-impact tasks without distractions.

4 Quick Ways to Capture Ideas on Your iPhone

Sep 2, 2025

4 Quick Ways to Capture Ideas on Your iPhone

The best triggers and locations on your iPhone for running shortcuts.

Add Expenses to Notion using Apple Shortcuts

Sep 1, 2025

Add Expenses to Notion using Apple Shortcuts

A quicker and more thorough way to track expenses.

How to find your Notion Database ID

Sep 1, 2025

How to find your Notion Database ID

Where to locate your database ID for setting up Notion integrations.

My Deep Work Routine

Aug 30, 2025

My Deep Work Routine

4 apps that help me get into flow state and stay focused.

Life-Changing Notion Systems

Aug 27, 2025

Life-Changing Notion Systems

From the 12 Week Year to Building a Second Brain.

Apps I Use Instead of Doomscrolling

Aug 18, 2025

Apps I Use Instead of Doomscrolling

These are my go-to apps when I'm feeling bored and uninspired.

My iPad Accessories for Productivity and Creativity

Aug 14, 2025

My iPad Accessories for Productivity and Creativity

These 4 accessories make the iPad more useful and enjoyable.

My Productive iPad Apps

Aug 12, 2025

My Productive iPad Apps

6 apps that help me stay focused and promote more mindful digital use.

A List of Potentially Life-Changing Experiments

Aug 7, 2025

A List of Potentially Life-Changing Experiments

Experiment your way through life like a scientist.

Replace Mindless Scrolling by Making a Dopamine Menu

Aug 4, 2025

Replace Mindless Scrolling by Making a Dopamine Menu

Create a list of feel-good activities as alternatives to mindless scrolling.

7 Notion Widgets that are actually useful

Aug 1, 2025

7 Notion Widgets that are actually useful

Enhance productivity and functionality in Notion with these widgets.

6 iPhone apps I use every day

Jul 30, 2025

6 iPhone apps I use every day

Looking for apps you'll actually use? Check out my picks.

Best Mac apps I use every day

Jul 25, 2025

Best Mac apps I use every day

Streamline your workflow and save time.

How to quickly add tasks to Notion

Jul 23, 2025

How to quickly add tasks to Notion

Add new tasks from your lock screen using the SyncTasks iOS app.

Notion new Tabbed layout and how to use it

Feb 27, 2025

Notion new Tabbed layout and how to use it

Use tabs to display related database pages in a neat and organized manner.

19 Free Notion Templates for Work and Life

Jan 31, 2025

19 Free Notion Templates for Work and Life

Browse our curated list of Notion templates to help you organize your life.

How to Create a Large Progress Bar in Notion

Dec 26, 2024

How to Create a Large Progress Bar in Notion

Use Notion's new layout feature to create a larger and more visible progress bar.

How I use the PARA method beyond Notion

Nov 18, 2024

How I use the PARA method beyond Notion

This article explores applying the PARA method to organize Notion, files, and browser tabs.

How to manage recurring tasks in Notion

Nov 6, 2024

How to manage recurring tasks in Notion

This article will teach you how to manage recurring tasks in Notion using database automations.

How to Quick Capture into Notion

Oct 31, 2024

How to Quick Capture into Notion

Add new pages to Notion from your iPhone without opening the app.