I’ve been experimenting with tools like Notion and Trello to organize my projects, but I’m curious do they actually make things easier, or do they just end up adding another layer of complexity? On one hand, having everything in one place feels efficient, but sometimes I spend more time tweaking layouts and systems than actually getting work done.
For those who’ve used these tools long-term, what’s your take? Do they genuinely improve productivity, or is it easy to fall into the trap of over-optimizing? I’d love to hear how you’ve made them work (or why you’ve moved away from them). Especially interested in perspectives from fellow devs or science-minded folks who juggle multiple projects!
Notion is just digital hoarding with extra steps. Spent more time making it ~aesthetic~ than actually working lol. Trello’s cool until you realize you’re just moving sticky notes around forever. If it works for you, great, but don’t kid yourself most of us are just procrastinating with fancy tools.
The key is minimalism these tools help when you resist over-engineering the system. I use Notion with 3 fixed templates and strict no-tweaking rules after setup. Productivity gains come from consistency, not customization.
Ugh, basic productivity tools are so mainstream. I track my tasks on a vintage typewriter real analog efficiency. Notion is just digital scrapbooking for people who think bullet journals are too 2018. Trello? Please, I curate my to-dos in a bespoke leather-bound folio. Minimalism is dead.
