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There are 4 modules in this course
By the end of this course, you will be able to design a simple, sustainable daily structure that reduces overwhelm, supports your creativity, and actually works in real life. Led by creative educator and Art Instructor Sarah Edwards, helps you move from constant catch-up to confident clarity using mindset shifts, practical frameworks, and a beginner-friendly Notion system.
This course is designed for creatives, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate humans who feel buried by ideas, stuck in procrastination, or exhausted by rigid productivity advice that never quite fits. Through short, focused lessons and a ready-to-use Notion template, you’ll learn how to prioritize what matters, work within your limitations, release timeline pressure, and build daily structure without sacrificing creativity.
By the end of this course, you will be able to organize tasks and ideas in Notion, set identity-based outcomes, structure your day around high-impact priorities, and practice functional perfectionism that values progress over burnout. To be successful in this course, no prior experience with Notion or productivity systems is required—just a willingness to simplify, reflect, and try a new way forward.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about finally doing what matters.
This module establishes the mindset and tools needed for simple organization. Learners explore why complexity creates overwhelm, how outcomes create clarity, and how Notion can serve as a flexible workspace. By the end of the module, learners are prepared to build structure with intention rather than excess.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 25 minutes
Introduction•3 minutes
The Power of Simple•5 minutes
The Notion Basics•11 minutes
The Power of Outcomes•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Project Instructions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Clarifying Priorities and Constraints
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module helps learners move from vague goals to focused priorities. Through vision setting, reflective questioning, and constraint-based thinking, learners clarify what truly matters. The module concludes with practical prioritization tools that support intentional daily decision-making.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 22 minutes
The Vision Board•3 minutes
Working Within Limitations•4 minutes
The 5 Why's•7 minutes
The Priority Matrix•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Designing a Focused Daily Structure
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, learners turn priorities into action. They design a simple daily structure, limit task overload, and introduce reflective habits that support consistency. The focus is on building routines that are sustainable, adaptable, and easy to maintain.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 17 minutes
Crafting Daily Structure•5 minutes
The Top Tasks•4 minutes
The Rule of Doubles•4 minutes
The Power of Nightly Notes•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Sustaining Progress and Measuring Success
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
The final module focuses on long-term sustainability. Learners release unrealistic timelines, redefine perfectionism in a functional way, and establish weekly review habits. The course concludes by helping learners confidently maintain and evolve their daily structure beyond the class.
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.