How to make a progress bar in Notion

How to Make A Progress Bar in Notion

When you, as a project manager, prepare reports for project stakeholders, it always makes sense not only to make them meaningful and insightful but also to make them visually appealing, using different visual elements that allow stakeholders to grasp the main idea quickly and hence save time. And time, as you probably know, is the most valuable asset for stakeholders.One of the most common and most useful visual elements that you can incorporate into your reports and presentations is definitely a progress bar.… [ Read the rest...]
How to Add a Clock to Notion

How to Add a Clock to Notion

Notion is famous for its ability to enrich its pages with different widgets (you may even design pages that look like a simple website in Notion). Project managers who use Notion are delighted by this possibility. In this article, I will talk about one quite useful Notion feature, in particular, about how to add a clock to Notion. (If you prefer watching video tutorials, you may find one at the end of this article.)… [ Read the rest...]
Project Manager`s Soft Skills

Top Soft Skills Every Project Manager Needs to Master

Those who want to pursue a career in project management or those who wish to transition to a project manager`s role from another position are often interested in what skills are needed to become a successful project manager. At the same time, heated debates are taking place among those already in the field about what is more important for project managers – soft skills or hard skills. … [ Read the rest...]
How to Create a Pocket-Like Bookmarking Tool in Notion

Mozilla Shuts Down Pocket. What to Use? (Notion, of Course)

In May 2025, Mozilla announced that it would shut down Pocket, a well-known and popular bookmarking and read-it-later tool that had existed for years. Of course, it is obvious that after this devastating news, many people began searching for an alternative, as this app was incredibly popular.So did I, since I have been using this app personally for more than a decade.… [ Read the rest...]
How to link databases in Notion

How To Link Databases In Notion: Relational Links and Linked Views

If you`ve been using Notion for a while, you probably know that Databases is one of the most powerful feature that makes Notion stand out on the market as a productivity and project management tool. What makes Databases in Notion even more helpful is that you can link two or multiple databases together. Linking databases in Notion allows you to create structured, interconnected systems that go far beyond standalone tables.… [ Read the rest...]
How to Create A Recurring Task or Event in Notion

How to Create a Recurring Task or Event in Notion (with Zapier)

Whatever productivity system you`re building, its core element is a schedule containing specific events. It would be totally useless if we couldn`t create recurring events in Notion calendar that would eliminate the need to create the same event several times.It turned out that one of the most popular and fancy personal productivity tools of modern time, Notion, doesn`t have a good in-built recurring event feature.… [ Read the rest...]
Ground rules for project team

How to Kickstart Your Project with Effective Team Ground Rules

What Are the Ground Rules? When a new team meets to start work on a new project, it is very important to establish operating agreements, called ground rules. These group rules are the set of values and guidelines that the team establishes consciously to help individual members act properly. They articulate the expected behaviors for team members in the future.  Why are ground rules so important?… [ Read the rest...]

The 9 Golden Rules for a Productive Virtual Meeting

Today project teams distributed all over the globe are becoming more and more widespread. Obviously, project management practices are also evolving in response to these changes. Let’s take meetings as an example of the most powerful project management means. Hosting a productive and efficient virtual meeting within a co-located team has been always a challenge that requires a set of specific skills and experience.… [ Read the rest...]
Is it ok to skip demo time to time?

Is It Okay to Skip Sprint Review (Demo) Meetings from Time to Time?

Sprint Review (often called a Sprint Demo) is a crucial part of the Agile framework. It allows the team to showcase what they have built, gather feedback from stakeholders, and reflect on their progress. But what if there isn’t much to show? What if the team is working on backend features, refactoring, or technical debt? Does it still make sense to hold a Sprint Review, or is it okay to skip it occasionally?… [ Read the rest...]
How to get 10 000 steps when you/o work from home

How to Get 10,000 Steps a Day When You Work From Home

Working from home has perks—no commute, more flexibility, and the ability to work in your pajamas. But one major downside? Getting enough movement in your day. When you’re not naturally walking to and from an office, climbing stairs, or taking coffee breaks that involve a little stroll, hitting 10,000 steps can feel impossible. But it’s not! With a bit of creativity and a few simple habit shifts, you can easily hit your step goal without even leaving your home.… [ Read the rest...]