Second Brain HQ Notion Template

Organize Your Life in Notion, Better.

This is the Notion template you've been looking for.

It's a digital system to organize your digital life, clear your mind, and unlock your creative potential.

This template is a complete foundational system for your Notion workspace based on principles from productivity expert Tiago Forte's PARA method.

This template is:

• universal, encompassing any conceivable kind of information from any source
• flexible, able to work with any project or activity you take on, now and in the future
• simple, not requiring any time-consuming maintenance, cataloguing, tagging, or reorganizing beyond a bare minimum
• actionable, integrating seamlessly with task management and project management methods
• outcome-oriented, structuring information in a way that supports the delivery of valuable work
• modular, allowing different levels of detail to be hidden or revealed, depending on the needs of the current task
• opportunistic, in the good sense, taking advantage of work already being performed, instead of requiring dedicated overhead time

Who is this template for?

The PARA HQ Notion template is perfect the perfect foundation for anyone who wants to better organize their Notion workspace.

It can be used for both individuals and teams, as well as independent entrepreneurs and freelancers.

About the PARA Method

P.A.R.A. stands for Projects — Areas — Resources — Archives, the four top-level databases that encompass every type of information you might encounter in your work and life.

Projects

A project is “a series of tasks linked to a goal, with a deadline.”

Examples include: Complete app mockup; Develop project plan; Execute business development campaign; Write blog post; Finalize product specifications; Attend conference

Areas

An area of responsibility is “a sphere of activity with a standard to be maintained over time.”

Examples include: Health; Finances, Professional Development; Travel; Hobbies; Friends; Apartment; Car; Productivity; Direct reports; Product Development; Writing

Resources

A resource is “a topic or theme of ongoing interest.”

Examples include: habit formation; project management; transhumanism; coffee; music; gardening; online marketing; SEO; interior design; architecture; note-taking

Archive

Archives include “inactive items from the other three categories.”

Examples include: projects that have been completed or become inactive; areas that you are no longer committed to maintaining; resources that you are no longer interested in

F.A.Q.

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How do I download the template?

Open the template link, then click "Duplicate" on the top right corner to duplicate it to your own Notion workspace.

Does this template work with Notion’s free plan?

Yes. This template will perfectly work if you are on Notion’s free plan. There are absolutely no limitations for personal use. You will even be able to use it with a small team as Notion Personal plan allows you to share pages with 5 guests. If you want to use this template with a larger team, I recommend you to switch to a Personal Pro plan or Team plan.

Does this template come with documentation?

Yes. This template includes a detailed guide with clear instructions. This will allow you to understand the template’s structure and how easily get started with it.

Can I personalize my template?

Of course! Once you duplicate the template into your Notion workspace, you are free to make any changes you like. You can customize your databases, views, and dashboards to your liking.

Can I share this template?

This Notion template comes with a personal license for individual use. Feel free to use the template with your internal team. But please do not share it with other individuals. Instead, send them to this page to access it.

What will happen after my purchase?

Right after your purchase, you will be redirected to the Notion template page, and you will be able to duplicate it into your own workspace. You’ll also receive an email with the link to the template and the option to receive an invoice.

Please Note:

Since Notion templates are shared by being duplicated to your workspace, I operate a no-returns policy on Notion templates. For any concerns, please email me before downloading.

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