Notion Templates

Notion Templates: Ready-to-Use Dashboards for Work, Life & Planning

Notion templates help you set up a clean system fast—without building databases from zero. Use this page to choose the right Notion dashboard template type (planner, habit tracker, content calendar, client portal, student hub), follow a simple setup checklist, and customize quickly—pages, views, and icons—so your workspace stays organized and easy to maintain.

Why Notion templates work

Notion is powerful, but blank pages are slow. Templates give you a ready structure—databases, views, and pages—so you start organized on day one. Most people quit a workspace because it’s messy: tasks live in five places, pages aren’t connected, and dashboards aren’t scannable. A good template makes the system simple and repeatable.

• Faster setup: import a system in minutes.
• Less mental load: one dashboard for what matters today.
• Reusable structure: duplicate and adapt for new projects.
• Better follow-through: clear views make habits and tasks easier.

Notion template types

Pick one primary template based on your main goal: planning, productivity, content, clients, or school. The best templates stay simple: one home dashboard + a few databases that power everything.

Life / weekly planners

• Best for: daily planning, routines, goals, reflections.
• Includes: weekly view, goals, to-dos, calendar, notes.
• Works well when: you want one page to run your week.

Habit trackers & wellness dashboards

• Best for: habits, workouts, sleep, mood, self-care.
• Includes: habit database + weekly review.
• Works well when: you want quick daily check-ins.

Content calendars (creators & businesses)

• Best for: YouTube, blog, Pinterest, Instagram planning.
• Includes: content pipeline + calendar + ideas + assets.
• Works well when: you publish weekly and need a workflow.

Client portals & service business systems

• Best for: freelancers, agencies, coaches, consultants.
• Includes: clients + projects + tasks + deliverables + notes.
• Works well when: you manage multiple clients at once.

Student dashboards

• Best for: school, university, courses, study planning.
• Includes: assignments, timetable, grades, notes.
• Works well when: you need clarity across subjects.

Must-have databases (the clean Notion system)

Most great Notion templates are powered by a few core databases. Keep it small: fewer databases, better views. That’s what makes the workspace feel calm.

• Tasks: one database with status + priority + due date.
• Projects: goals and outcomes (connected to tasks).
• Calendar: deadlines and content schedule.
• Notes: meeting notes, class notes, idea capture.
• Resources: links, files, templates, SOPs.

Setup checklist (make any template yours)

1. Rename the dashboard: keep one “Home” page.
2. Simplify statuses: 3–5 statuses only.
3. Create saved views: Today, This Week, Backlog.
4. Add one recurring routine: weekly review page.
5. Delete what you won’t use: fewer pages = less friction.

Recommended picks

Start with one dashboard system and keep it simple. The best template is the one you’ll actually use weekly—clean views, clear statuses, and a calm homepage.

FAQ

Are Notion templates free?

Some are free, many are premium. The value is the system: databases, views, and structure that save setup time. Start with a simple template and upgrade once you know what you use weekly.

What should I customize first?

1. Dashboard: keep one home page and remove extras.
2. Statuses: simplify workflow to 3–5 statuses.
3. Views: create “Today” and “This Week”.
4. Recurring review: add a weekly check-in page.

Related template hubs

Next step

Choose one Notion template, remove anything you won’t use, and build one calm home dashboard. Start with Tasks + Projects + Notes, then add extra databases only when needed. The goal is consistency, not complexity.