April 1, 2025
New to Notion and feeling like your brain might explode? Been there. This is the guide I wish I had when I started – no tech jargon, just real talk, easy visuals, and a free starter kit to get you up and running fast.
Notion is like if Google Docs, Trello, and your favourite productivity planner had a really smart baby. It's an all-in-one digital workspace where you can plan your life, run your biz, track your habits, organise your thoughts, and create workflows that actually work for you.
Whether you're a side hustler, busy parent, student, or creative dreamer with ADHD (🙋♀️hi, same), Notion molds to your brain instead of forcing your brain to mold to it.
And that? Is rare magic.
Here’s the tea: Notion is built with blocks. Think of each block like a Lego piece – you can move it, duplicate it, format it, or turn it into something else entirely.
Each Notion page is just a blank canvas filled with:
It sounds like a lot, but once you drag-and-drop a few things, it clicks. And if it doesn’t? That’s what I’m here for.
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Notion isn’t a one-size-fits-all planner. It’s a shape-shifter. And that means YOU get to create a system that makes your life easier, not messier.
It works for:
Bottom line? Notion is for humans with big dreams and busy brains.
✨ Download All of My Free Notion Templates to start mapping your own flow.
Spoiler alert: you don’t need 500 templates.
You just need:
And lucky you – I bundled all of these into one freebie: my Notion Newbie Starter Kit. Just download it, duplicate to your workspace, and you’re ready to rock.
This kit includes:
Now that you’ve started your Notion journey, don’t stop here. In Part 2 of this series, I’ll walk you through how I organise my ENTIRE life and biz in Notion – the exact dashboard I use every day.
Plus, if you're ready to level up, my Notion Etsy store has aesthetic templates you can plug-and-play instantly. No tech stress. Just clarity and calm.
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You’ve got this. 💖
Amy-Lee
I'm Amy-Lee, a business & marketing expert, professional photographer, and mentor with over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses.
My background spans business strategy, leadership, marketing, financial planning, graphic design, and photography, and I’ve built a proven track record of growing businesses, coaching ambitious entrepreneurs, and founding Mission Beautiful Australia.
But let’s be real—I didn’t start with success. I built everything from the ground up, navigating challenges along the way. Now, I get to live life on my terms while helping others do the same.
A few fun facts about me:
📺 I love a good true crime documentary
✍️ Writing fuels my creativity
🐶 My two blue Staffies & Toy poodle are my loyal sidekicks
When the pandemic reshaped industries, I pivoted from photography to coaching—and found my true passion in teaching others how to achieve real, sustainable success using my proven strategies. Seeing my students transform their businesses and lives is why I do what I do.
Can’t wait to connect and help you on your journey! 🚀 Let’s build something incredible together.
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