Notion is the dream tool that somehow feels like homework. You want to love it — and you do — right up until the features, templates, and endless possibilities leave you staring at a blank page wondering where your sanity went.

If you’ve downloaded Notion, admired it, and quietly closed the tab more than once, this is for you. These 10 tips will help you start simple, stay focused, and finally use Notion in a way that feels easy, intuitive, and actually fun.