Agree about Notion. It just seems so complex and maintenance heavy. I think it requires a Monica from Friends personality to be able to use it.

@dafnidonascimento2384

3 жыл бұрын

I´m this type of personality and still don´t like hehe I prefer my old but gold Evernote + Todoist combo

@heyyy7713

3 жыл бұрын

What i do is on KZread alot of people who show their notion also make templates of their page and it saves alot of time so I just copy their template remove things I don't need and done! I use revisign 's notion template But like they said in the video it depends on the person

@nevyaalyamardhiyah7460

3 жыл бұрын

Or Amy Santiago

@nmoomoo

3 жыл бұрын

@@nevyaalyamardhiyah7460 hello fellow b99 fan

@mauve3734

3 жыл бұрын

I found a template and I made it very simple for my needs

About the book tracking: you might really like Storygraph. You can import your goodreads library, it's black woman-owned, and it automatically tracks what genres and moods you read, how much you read (both books and pages). It's super simple and intuitive, the customer support is very responsive, they're constantly improving the product, and you can even use half and quarter stars in your rating.

@seraphina2690

3 жыл бұрын

yes yes yes! so much nicer to look at and nicer to use - especially the app. bonus: its not owned by amazon.

@Mary-fj4iv

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I'll check it later.

@RileyEffective

2 жыл бұрын

@taevas to contrast it with Goodreads, which is owned by Amazon, obviously... Since a lot of people prefer supporting minorities over supporting Jeff Bezos, it's something worth mentioning.

@RileyEffective

2 жыл бұрын

@taevas so I've honestly tried to read up on this. Because even though an individual black person can't speak for everyone, they still have the experience that a white person will lack. But all I've been able to find is that you shouldn't say it as just a trendy thing, but that being labelled as such does help funding (grants and investments) reach those people that are at a disadvantage to begin with. In the case of reading apps, a lot of people felt iffy about using an app owned by Amazon but there was no real alternative available. For a lot of people, that in itself was enough to have people change apps. Then this new app turned out to be owned by a black person, who's also a woman. It could've been as bad as Goodreads, and I still would've switched, because I don't want to support Amazon and am trying to support both small businesses and minorities instead. For me, this was the main reason for switching from Goodreads to Storygraph. I did so when it was still in beta. And then it turned out to also have great features. So I tried to do the work and still didn't find out why it would be wrong. Actively supporting minorities is necessary if you want to counteract the fact that they started off with a disadvantage. But for that to happen they need to be labelled as such. And again, any black woman is not Jeff Bezos. So where do you think I'm wrong? Businesses shouldn't be labelled as such? One shouldn't support a business because of its owner? Minorities don't need to be supported? Supporting Amazon is equal to supporting a black woman?

@RileyEffective

2 жыл бұрын

@taevas I literally said that I know I don't know more than black people, and that after you pointing out that it was performative, I tried to look up why it was performative, but could not find anything explaining why it would be wrong what I did. Then I explained why I chose to include the label "black woman owned" in my original comment and I said that I honestly don't understand what I'm doing wrong here and what the exact point I'm doing wrong is. So I said I didn't know better, tried to look it up myself, then asked for clarification because I still don't get it and apparently doing that in itself is also performative? I'm honestly trying to understand, but I'm guessing you expect people in KZread comments to look for debates, not answers. Because I don't know why you would otherwise be so antagonistic to someone who's actually trying their best to understand.

I love how you kept this video light hearted. It’s all about personal preferences and I agree it’s about finding things that work for you and not worrying about what works for other people.

My two favorite KZreadr collaboration - this was really needed. ✨🧡

@4evermcrmylife

3 жыл бұрын

Yees! Best year 😍😍

It's a relief to see that productivity queens are also humans

Rowena Tsai x Bliss Bean x Antonia and the Universe x Lavendaire.✨

@lourlopezsk

3 жыл бұрын

YESSSS!

@inerys6133

3 жыл бұрын

Who is Antonia? (I am trying to find new studytubers)

@lourlopezsk

3 жыл бұрын

@@inerys6133 Antonia and the Universe is the name of her channel. I love her content ❤️ She's all about minimalism and creating routines, not so much about studying

@eriageranta6201

3 жыл бұрын

@@inerys6133 kzread.info there you go. She was guest on the podcast of Beatrice.☺️

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

omg such a power combo

I completely agree about the notion and paper bullet journaling. As a person who isn’t really a planner and who isn’t really organised and consistent it’s just too overwhelming and complicated... I used to spend hours to fill in my Notion and create an “aesthetic” Notion page but ended up not getting anything done lol so my initial purpose of using Notion to be productive is just actually keeping me away from be productive... but yea, it’s pretty great for work, wishlist and for financial management (it’s only my personal preference tho)

okay this is SO interesting, i've really tried to get used to notion but for some reason i just can't get on board. i thought i was the only one 🤪

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Rowena convinced me to use it for work and I have been finding it useful for organizing complicated content calendars, scripts, and tasks, and to stay on the same page with an assistant, buuuut still definitely can't visualize it for personal planning!

Omg YES. I gave up on using notion exactly for planning and thought I was the only one who hates it. Thanks god.

I relate to your thoughts on Bullet Journaling. I loved making my own beautiful journals, but there was simply too much friction for me having an analog system. Great conversation!

AHHH THIS IS SO EXCITING!!! Congrats on the collab and networking and constantly creating cool things

I like the point about self-help books. The true benefit of it comes from applying it into your life. If that's not happening, then they aren't as helpful as they might initially seem!

Talking about Notion makes me instantly hit the subscribed button. Wow! I just love this kind of content. Honest and realistic.

I just LOVE this collab!!! I totally agree w/ you about Notion. For me it's just overwellming. I also appreciated this healthy conversation w/ amazing Rowena. ♡♡♡

The reason I love bullet Journaling and it works for me is I don't have more than 4-5 tasks and don't need long categorised to-do lists Also I'm an artsy person so even during a busy week it gives me a creative outlet and I absolutely love taking time off on weekends to just make fun spreads But I do know it's not for everyone!

@prinniapuff

3 жыл бұрын

Same! What helps me not get burnt out is that I have a pretty simple format for my day-to-day spreads that only involves choosing a couple of creative touches, and I get more ambitious with monthlies.

@ArtyGeek

3 жыл бұрын

@@prinniapuff yess sameee!

Love, love, love both of you. Thank you for doing this collab 💚

omg this collab is everything!

the energy of this video was amazing omg!!!!!

This was amazing! Please do it again! You two are amazing! ✨

I love the format here of doing a things we don't do video, but in collab with someone who actually differs from you, because the questions and the back and forth helps you to refine why it's not for you personally, not just because it's a dumb thing.

I always freak out when I see two of my favorite youtubers collabing 🤪✨

Watching you always gives me so much inspiration and motivation!! ❤️🪴

This was one of my favorite Bliss Bean videos ever. I’m a relatively new KZread consumer (and creator, but that’s not necessarily germane), so I’ve never watched a Rowena Tsai video, but you know I’m gonna go subscribe right now!

there's no way this is real😭😭my two faves in a collaboration!! I must be dreaming

Omg this is the first digital collab I’ve seen this whole pandemic , so cute. And great video idea! Loved every minute of it

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Aw hehe I'm really proud of how we pulled it off, honestly! thank you so much!

I've been waiting for this video. Glad it's here now.

Wooow, thank you very much for this video! I'm a long time subscriber of Rowena and have just discovered your channel via your collab. I've been trying so hard to make Notion work for me, because of how it seems to work for every single person on the youtube space, and similarly to you, I felt like, yes, it does look aesthetic and super organized, but it also requires a lot of time to set up those databases, layouts, etc. and to maintain them! You really opened my eyes on the fact that it's ok to ditch Notion if it stresses you out more than it helps you. Also, i've been recently swayed into getting an iPad because, once again, of how it seems to simply the lives of so many people on the web, but, aside from the financial cost, I have not thought of a mental stress having a whole new device can cause, which you mentioned and with which I 100% agree. So, a huge thank you, Beatrice, for bringing up those points. I needed to hear them!

i used to struggle to use notion as my all in everything but i use it now as my “second brain” with my lecture notes, and really big research info goes! i have a digital planner i use via my ipad using the good notes app which i access also with my phone. also for journaling i started using my paper notebook again just because it feels better for me. i decided it was okay to have things in separate places 😌 also thank you for talking about self help books, i used to feel stressed to take notes and apply them in my life so i’d always delay reading them. now i see it as sometimes it’s okay not to and take what i need at the season in my life!

saw midnight library on your goodreads b roll and that book by far has helped me more than any self help book ever has. def agree that that kind of knowledge comes from all over, not just one genre.

I love this collab sooo mucchh!!! Soo happy to hear all your thoughts together 🥰🥰💗💗💗 glad Rowena introduced me to you! 😍😍😍 Eek yaayy! Deffs checking out the rest of your videos now 🥰🥰

It's been so long since I watch KZread and gosh it's so therapeutic to see you two collab ❤️

I almost didn’t believe it!!! Love this collab

Thank you for getting English subtitles! I hope your next videos have English subtitles too I'm watching your videos in Korea

Best duo ever everrrrrr!!! ♡♡♡ love you guys so much!

absolutely love the dynamic in this video

loving your outfits AAAAAHHHHHHHH

I adore this collaboration ❤️!

THE COLLAB OF COLLABS ✨✨

This video is so different from anything I’ve seen before, I’m here for it! 👏👏👏

We have so many similarities! 💖 It's okay not to follow trends. Let's just do what work for us even if it isn't the mainstream. 😊

I personally use Notion. I love using Notion. But, end of the day it depends on you because these tools are made for you and you should choose the one that suits you the best.

Two of the best channels!!!!!!😻😻😻love this

I agree with the self help books, because we dont have enough time or attention to implement each lesson we read in our lives. Also, there’s so much self-help books, most of them I think are just going to say the same thing. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. 🥰

rowena asking “what are they?” in 16:32 is the cutest thing😊

This is the best collab ever! ✨

i love the transition to the collab WHOA

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahah thank you sm took me some time to edit that and some downloaded sounds 😂😂

The greatest collaboration!

I don’t like bullet journaling physically bc I don’t have time . But digital bullet journaling with just the month and then decorating it is just so comforting even if I’m a month late I think about the last month and basically review what happened or decorating it

Both of u is my favvvv!! And so shock to see you guys do a collabb😍😍😍✨✨😫😫

What a fantastic fun and light collaboration by 2 empowered women. I love your channels and it was so refreshing to hear this discussion and that it’s ok not to like what seems popular. Great take home is finding what works for you.

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this video, thank you for watching 🤗

Omg, i feel the same. I barely use notion, don’t .... feel the good vibes on it ? But I really love watching youtube videos abot people using it!,,,, hahahahhabha

Oh wow this is the collab i didnt know i need!

I loved this form of collaboration ❤️

I just discovered this channel through Rowena and I am so happy that I watched this video of yours.

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much so glad to have you here! I just started using it for work, like Rowena and I talked about, and I feel like one of the reasons (at least for me) that it seems to work for THAT purpose, is that I use it collaboratively. My assistant and I NEED to update it in order to know what's going on with each other's work, and we also keep each other in check with not making it too complicated. If one person wants to make a page, the other can be like, "I don't think we need that" or look at an existing page and say "do you think we could simplify/delete this?"

I love notion for medical school, mostly for taking notes and use toggles. But it takes time to learn :)

i knew itt I knew that you guys were about to collabbb yeahhh

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha you knewwww 🤗

Awesome collab from this two. I found your channels way back then because of TeuxDeux app

It's so true what you said about Notion!! The first time I used it, I deleted it like RIGHT AWAY! Because I knew I was going to obsess about it. But I have since got back on it.. and it is very helpful to keep my database and thoughts more organized...but I have to admit, I am spending so much time obsessing on figuring a system that works best for me..but I was doing that with my physical bullet journal before that...so I am trying to see it as fun time...but a lot of wasted time indeed!

omgg i'm the same with all of ur habits! except notion hehe as usual love this video Beatrice 🤍

the BEST collab everrr

This I really need to know. This can help in clearing my mental clutter.

Besides this dream collab, I feel so much better knowing that there is someone else with those "unpopular" opinions 🥺

I debated about getting an ipad and apple pencil for yearsssss. I have previously been known for being very passionate about how I was NEVER getting an ipad...but then apple pencil came. I held on, but then I started Uni. As a humanities student 85% of my work is just reading long af pdfs and annotating them/ trying to figure out what my takeaway should be. After a semester of doing this on my laptop I decided to get an ipad and OH MY GOD it changed my life. Like it just makes scribbling/drawing and annotating PDFs SO much easier (at least the way I prefer to do it), being able to "change screens" during my workday and yes, sometimes being able to read in my couch is just really nice! BUT for me it's an add on tool to my computer. I would never write my papers or "sentence notes" on my ipad. That's for my computer.

@louiseruruppetersen3963

3 жыл бұрын

oh, and there's also science backing up that people who read fiction have a MUCH larger vocabulary. Like almost twice as big as non-fiction and non-readers do.

Beatrice woke up and chose ✨ controversy ✨ 😭😭😭😭 Honestly love this collab!! Both of my fave productivity queens 💓💓💓

I so agree with you about notion!!! Ngl it's very useful but it's high maintenance. It's overwhelming I can't

Honestly that overcomplexity is more of a mindset issue than a tech issue. No one HAS to download a book cover image just to keep a list of books they want to read (mine is a plain bulleted list in Notion because even Goodreads is more information than I want or need).

I´m a recent follower, I "found out" about you in the studying tips video, and I really like your style and personality, I´ve learned soooo much from you´re channel, and for that, I just want to say thank you; I really appreciate your work, and it has helped me so much and I enjoy it too. Like this video felt so easy-going and light and you went thru some really real points, like Notion and bullet journaling, I mean, yeah they´re great but do they actually work, or are they just popular and I adopted them, but they are actually timewasting. Anyway just thanks!, Appreciated it!!

can you make photography tips video? ps really love your work 💕

I LOVE YOU TWO SO SO SO MUCH OH MY GODDESS

OMG MY TWO FAVS COLLABING!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS

I remember poking around in Notion, and knowing it wouldn't work for me for planning. What I use it for is organizing digital content; it's nice cause it can connect to all of my devices with the website and apps, so I can access the information anywhere. I've started to use it for keeping websites I find online organized and to keep my job applications in order.

accidentally watched this video and agree with everything you mentioned! subscribed :)

Hey Bliss bean - I came over via Rowenas channel and glad I've found you. I agree with you 100% about Notion! P.s. you may be interested in Storygraph, which is like goodreads but has more features for overviews of books you read in a particular year etc. What's even better is you can export your goodreads to storygraph with little effort and (to me) it's just as easy to use as goodreads too with added features! Plus it's not owned by amazon... ;)

You just seem like such a wholesome person! Ugh

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank u 🥺

Eu sou aquele comentário em português que se sente orgulhosa pela Livraria Lello ter aparecido TT

you two together!!!

omggg my two favess!!

It's just so much fun for me watching Rowena and Bliss Bean talking about stuffs like this 😂

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe I loved this convo!

Two of my favourite you tubers what a surprise👏

OMG PLEASE THE NOTION ONE IS SO TRUE!! I thought im the only one who doesnt use notion anymore!

Oh my god oh my god oh my god !!! This is too much for my heart 😭😭😭😭

OMG MY TWO FAV KZreadRS IN ONE VIDEO

Loved this video. Random tip i have for those who wanna do small doodles -you can buy a pretty good stylus with a fine tip to use on your phone! And there are a lot of drawing apps with free features or you can buy procreate its pretty cheap i think(i dont have it) and of course the phone screen is small but its goood enough for small/simple doodles

I love notion. It's the best

My two elder sisters giving me tips for my highschool 9th grade which started just a week ago but full of stressful work but so many tips from experienced people is best thing

@manonomx

3 жыл бұрын

you got this!!

@sacharymateo1710

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@gunjandeshmukh5665

3 жыл бұрын

@@manonomx thank you

@gunjandeshmukh5665

3 жыл бұрын

@@sacharymateo1710 thank you

@hayleywoods6392

3 жыл бұрын

Same mine just started yesterday

Omg you made me feel so welcomed to this community :)

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Aww 🤗🥺💕

I just watch your speech!! Very interesting 💞🤩

OMG I'm so happy I'm not the only one who doesn't like notion! It's too complicated for me, I've tried it a couple of times thinking "well, if everyone uses it then it should work for me" but no!! ❤️ Thanks for speaking about this!

@CassieWinter

3 жыл бұрын

Most people need a coach or consultant to teach them how to use Notion effectively. You're not alone. 😊

@Batman-sb3tn

Жыл бұрын

So true

Rowena Tsai is QUEEN 👑

I just discovered your channel. I don't know why but I'm getting Rory Gilmore vibe from you ^^ 💜

Beatrice is my spirit animal

I LOVE YOU BOTH!

@TheBlissBean

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much for watching 🥰

@shafiqa.j

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBlissBean

I love that I forget you both are army until I see your backgrounds or a bt21 character in the background 💜☺️

I like notion for organizing my study notes and I used some of ros layouts but for more personal things I use a bujo and Google keep

MY FAVORITE PEOPLE EVER SO TRUE

Your nailssss!!!!! 😍😍

i agree about notion! in my opinion its really only useful for tracking due dates and assignments for school...

Finally someone said this !!! I tried notion tooo and gave it a big shot but guess it was not for me .

Cal Newport: YAASS!!!

I'm agree with you, i don't like use the bullet journal🥴🥴, once i prove the digital once i don't want to get back 😅