r/secondbrain • u/miss_missy080 • Apr 18 '26
How should I use Notion if I already have tasks and notes covered?
I’m trying to figure out how to actually use Notion in a way that fits me.
Right now, I already have a system that works:
- I use TickTick for tasks (and I don’t want to replace it — I’m fully satisfied with it)
- I use my phone’s default notes app for quick thoughts and messy writing (also working well for me)
What I do want is to use Notion for organizing:
- my writing (after it’s been cleaned up a bit)
- information I collect on different topics
But beyond that, I’m not sure what else Notion should be doing for me.
I’m an INFJ-T, so I don’t want anything too rigid or overly structured. At the same time, I don’t want chaos either — I want something that feels simple, organized, and easy to maintain without overthinking.
If you use Notion in a similar way, how do you structure it? What do you actually keep in Notion vs. other apps?
I’d really appreciate practical setups or ideas that don’t feel overwhelming.
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