Get Things Done (Eat That Frog!) – Notion Template

Why should you use this Notion template in 2024?

Short answer: This Notion template helps you stop procrastinating and actually get important things done by using the “Eat That Frog!” method, created by Brian Tracy.

Long answer: Read and watch the video below👇

Who is this Notion template for?

You need to try it if:

• You are struggling to focus on tasks while working from home or the office.
• Your workdays are too long. 4-hour tasks take 8 hours because half of the time you procrastinate for whatever reason.
• You feel more tired after lunch, making it hard to stay focused and tackle difficult tasks.
• You often burn out because you tend to overwork and sacrifice your well-being.
• You don’t reach your goals. You get a lot done but aren't making progress on the important tasks.

What is the "🐸 Eat That Frog!" method?

The “Eat That Frog!” method, created by Brian Tracy, is a way to get yourself to do the stuff you don't really want to do first thing in the morning.

It's like saying, "Hey, let's tackle the grossest thing on our plate first!" But instead of an actual frog, it's usually the tasks you've been avoiding.

By eating that frog – aka getting the toughest task done early – you'll set yourself up for a more productive and less stressful day at work.

Using this simple method could make significant changes in both your work and personal life.

How does this method work? (in simple terms)

1. Find your most important or toughest task for the day.
2. Begin with that task first thing in the morning.
3. Finish it without distractions.

NB! If your task (frog) is too big, then break it down into smaller tasks in order of importance.

💡 Bonus tip: If you're not really a morning person, you don't have to do the hardest task right away. Choose the time when you feel most focused and get the most done. The key is to start on the toughest task early in the workday.

What will you get?

Inside this Notion template you will find:

1. Main Dashboard

• Organize all your important work, personal, and home tasks in one place.
• Keep track of tasks that are in progress or not started.
• Use calendar view to get a better overview of your weekly or monthly tasks.

2. Go Focus Mode 🔥

This page shows only the tasks you need to do today.

• Use a Pomodoro timer to block all distractions and focus deeply only on important tasks.
• Also, you can use the time-blocking feature if it helps you work more efficiently.
• Learn to prioritize the most important task every day using the “Eat The Frog!” method.

3. Projects

• Organize all your important projects easily in one place.
• Track all project tasks with just one simple click for an overview. This helps you understand your project progress and plan your days, weeks, or months more effectively.
• You can also add notes, deadlines, links, or other important info to each project.

4. Quick Notes

• Write down important thoughts as they come up so they don't get lost.
• If desired, you can add notes to the archive to access them later.
• If necessary, you can drag the notes into the task table to make it a task.

5. Meeting Notes

• View your past and upcoming meetings.
• Within each meeting page, you can write down meeting agendas, notes, and other important details, making it easy to access them later.
• If you wish, you can add new meeting right there.

6. Eat That Frog

An overview of the "Eat That Frog!" method and how to use it to be more productive.

7. Tutorials

Guides on how to use this Notion template.

8. Databases

Customize both the task database and project database to fit your needs.

How this Notion template works?

Watch a 9-minute video tutorial below👇

(I'm not a native English speaker, and I don’t want to bother you with my accent, that's why you'll hear an AI voice - but the thoughts are mine. 🙂)

Why I created this template?

Hey, I'm Monika, the founder of The Bad Productivity Newsletter.

The real problems with procrastination and being productive started 6 years ago.

While my boyfriend started his freelance career, and 2 years later, we started a business together.

He has always told me that I’m good at productivity.

I didn’t understand what he meant.

Until we started working at home.

And I was amazed at how much he struggled!

• 4-hour tasks stretched into 10-hour marathons.
• It was hard for him to stay focused while working at home.
• It led him to burnout cycles, happening every few months.

He tried countless productivity tools and methods. Too often, they're more complicated than just getting the tasks done.

For him, productivity hacks need to be stupidly simple, otherwise, he wouldn’t even try them.

A year ago, we discovered Notion, which completely changed how we work.

And the “Eat That Frog!” method has been his biggest helper in stopping procrastination.

These two tools have truly changed everything!

• We can tackle important tasks faster, resulting in significantly lower stress levels.
• We accomplish so much more on workdays than before, because mornings are focused on the important stuff.
• My boyfriend's constant burnout cycles have ended. They still come, but very rarely compared to before.
• We see our goals more clearly and the path to achieving them. We accomplished one just last year when we lived for six months in Portugal and Spain while working from home.
• We have more time for our hobbies, travel, and learning new skills to become better entrepreneurs.

And now, I want to share it with you.

The Notion template that has helped us so much.

So you can also get (important) things done and reach your goals sooner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Notion?

Notion is an all-in-one digital space where you can make plans, organize tasks, keep track of projects, and manage all your work and personal stuff. You can use Notion both from the browser and from the app on your computer and smartphone.

For personal use, Notion is free.

What is a Notion template?

A Notion template is like ready-made pages with a set layout and content already on them. It saves you time because you don't have to start from scratch figuring everything out.

Can I use this “Get Things Done” Notion template if I'm new to Notion?

Yes! My template is designed to be user-friendly for both beginners and advanced users of Notion.

Even if you're just getting started, it might take a little time to understand how Notion works. But once you get the hang of it and see how much easier it makes your life, you'll love it.

I have tutorial videos available so you can see exactly how this template works. Also, there are many YouTube videos that provide an introduction to Notion in case you find yourself needing some extra guidance.

What makes this Notion template STAND OUT compared to other Notion productivity templates?

Notion becomes incredibly valuable when you have an easy-to-use templates that solves your problems. Many templates out there are overly complicated, causing more confusion than clarity.

My goal with this template was simple: to create an easy-to-use solution to stop procrastination and help you get things done efficiently.

Can I customize this Notion template?

Absolutely! After purchase, you're free to personalize this template to match your specific needs whenever you want.

What happens after I purchase this Notion template?

After the purchase, you get instant access to the Notion template. Also, you will receive a link via email. If you are new to Notion, we have a tutorial on how to duplicate this template to your Notion workspace.

Will I get free updates of this template?

Sure! Every now and then, we make changes to make this template more user-friendly, based on constructive feedback from our customers. Just remember, the Notion template won't update by itself. We'll send you an email with instructions on how to update your pages to the newest template version.

Can I ask you questions?

Of course! I'm happy to help and answer any questions you have. Just send an email to monika@badproductivity.com.

To use this template, you must have a Notion account!

After purchase, I'll send you a Notion link so you can create an account. Notion is free for personal use.

Disclaimer: This is a digital item and you will not receive any physical product. We do not offer refunds on any of our items as this is an instant download and cannot be returned.

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