How I Stopped Overcomplicating My Notion Setup

I spent six months building the perfect Notion workspace. It had linked databases, rollups, formulas, and a color-coded status system. And I hated using it.

The problem was complexity. Every time I opened it, I had to remember how the system worked. I’d spend more time maintaining the setup than actually getting things done. Sound familiar?

So I stripped it down. I removed 80% of the properties, kept only three views per database, and made every page open to a simple dashboard. The result? I actually use it now. My advice: start with the minimum that works, then add only when you feel the pain of not having it.

Try it for a week. Your future self will thank you.