Have you ever stared at your to-do list and felt an overwhelming sense of dread? You know you should tackle those tasks, but they just feel... meh.
What if I told you that a simple shift in perspective could turn those same tasks into something exciting—even enjoyable?
Welcome to the art of reframing, powered by Notion AI.
Why Reframing Matters
Reframing is about shifting the way you see a situation so it aligns with how you want to feel.
Instead of asking, “What do I have to do today?” you might ask, “How do I want to feel by the end of the day?”. This slight tweak changes everything.
And Notion AI? It’s like a personal brainstorming partner, helping you reframe your tasks, organize your thoughts, and even make the mundane feel magical.
Let’s break it down step by step.
Step 1: Setting Up Your Notion AI Reframing System
- Create a New Page in Notion by clicking on “+ Add a page” on the left side menu.
- Name it something uplifting, like Reframing My Day.
- When you click on “+ Add a page” a new window will appear with “New page” as the page tile.
- Click on the text that says “New page” and enter your new title.
- Add a Task Database
- At the bottom, click on Database.
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- A search field will show up where you can search for already created database templates or create a new one of your own.
- Search for “Task”.
- Select “New ‘task’ Database’ under More Options.
- It will open a new database. And ask if you want to add or link a database, just click the X to close that.
- Add columns for each of the following:
- Task Name (What you need to do)
- Original Feeling (How you currently feel about it)
- Reframed Feeling (How you want to feel about it)
- AI-Generated Reframe (This will hold the formula to prompt the AI)
- Click on the “AI Generated Reframe” to open the property info.
- Then click on “Set up AI autofill”
- A new option will appear. Next to “Fill with” click on “Select an option >”
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- Click on “Custom Autofill”
- Paste in the following formula and then click “Save changes”
- "Rewrite the task: '" + prop("Task Name") + "' in a way that makes it feel less '" + prop("Original Feeling") + "' and more '" + prop("Reframed Feeling") + "'. Focus on shifting the mindset and making it more engaging."
Step 2: Use Notion AI to Reframe Tasks
Here’s where the magic happens. Instead of dreading a task, let Notion AI help you rethink it.
- Enter the following in the appropriate cells:
- Task: "Write a report on turtles in Virginia"
- Original Feeling: Bored
- Reframed Feeling: Engaged
- Click on the magic wand icon in the “AI-Generated Reframe” cell to run the AI formula.
- It will then run the formula and generate an output for you.
Try it yourself:
- Click into your AI-Generated Reframe column.
- Click the Update button
- Let Notion AI suggest a fresh perspective!
Notes
- This example was pretty basic, and the output was pretty basic. Play with the input (and even the formula) to get a more in-depth response.
- If you don’t have a paid Notion AI subscription, you may be limited to how many times you can run the AI tool daily.
Want it done for you?
- Download the template here.
Step 3: Automate Your Reframing Habit
- Daily Check-in: Each morning, take 5 minutes to input your tasks and let AI help you reframe them.
- Mood Tracking: Add a column to track your mood before and after completing a task. Notice the difference?
- AI Suggestions for Efficiency: Ask Notion AI: "What’s the easiest way to complete this task while keeping it fun?"
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Use Playful Language – Instead of “write emails,” Notion AI might suggest “craft compelling conversations.”
- Batch Similar Tasks – Notion AI can suggest ways to group tasks efficiently, reducing mental load.
- Gamify It – Ask Notion AI: "Turn this task into a challenge or game." Suddenly, cleaning your inbox becomes Inbox Bingo!
- Lean into Creativity – If something feels tedious, ask Notion AI: "Give me a creative way to approach this."
Final Takeaway
With Notion AI, reframing isn’t just a mindset shift—it’s a practical, actionable tool that can make every part of your workflow more engaging.
By aligning your tasks with how you want to feel, you’re not just being productive; you’re enjoying the process.
So go ahead, turn that dull spreadsheet into a data adventure, and let Notion AI help you see your work in a whole new light.
Your turn—how will you start reframing your day with Notion AI?
Ponder This
- What’s one task you dread that could be reframed into something exciting?
- How might other AI tools help you align your daily work with your desired emotions?
- If you could make one aspect of your work more fun, what would it be?
Recommended Books
- Blink - Malcolm Gladwell
- Effortless - Greg McKeown
- Misbelief - Dan Ariely