Stage P.A.R.A.
Table of Content
Table of Content
Table of Content
PARA Dashboard
Introduction
The PARA Dashboard in LiFE RPG 2.0 is built around Tiago Forte’s PARA Method, which stands for Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. The goal of PARA is to help you manage your time, tasks, and knowledge by giving everything a proper place.
Projects are short-term efforts with clear goals.
Areas are ongoing responsibilities in your life.
Resources are collections of helpful information.
Archives are where you move completed or inactive items.
By using PARA inside LiFE RPG, you can organize both your real life and your RPG system while earning rewards like EXP and Coins.
For a deeper explanation of PARA, visit fortelabs.com/blog/para
Area, Project and Task
Area
An Area/Skill is a big category in your life, such as Health, Work, or Social.
To add a new Area, click [New Area] button in the Quick Add section.
Navigate to the Area page, you will find a list of related Projects.
You can change the status of Projects by dragging and dropping them into different sections.
Project
A Project is a specific effort inside an Area, such as “Create a YouTube video” inside the Area “Video Production.”
To create a new Project, click New Page inside the Project list.
Open the Project page to manage it.
Set details such as Start Date, End Date, and Priority.
Assign rewards for completing the Project (Coins and EXP).
The rewards will be evenly divided among all Tasks inside the Project. Example: If you set 300 EXP for a Project with 3 Tasks, each Task will give 100 EXP when completed.
⚠️ Important difference:
Completing a Task gives you Character EXP, but not Skill EXP.
Completing the entire Project gives you Skill EXP, but not Character EXP again, since you already earned that from finishing the Tasks.
Goal
A Goal works like a Project but focuses more on personal achievements.
To create a Goal, go to an Area page and open the Goals Tab.
Click New Page to add a Goal.
Inside the Goal page, you can set Start Date, End Date, and rewards just like you would for a Project.
Task
Tasks are the small steps inside a Project or Goal.
Open your Project page and expand the Task Manager.
Click New Page to add a Task. You can also set Priority and Date if needed.
If you find using the mini calendar to enter dates too troublesome, you can also use the Scheduler section below to arrange dates. Just drag and drop the date to the specified date.
When a Task is done, drag it to the Completed status.
Completing a Task rewards you with the EXP and Coins you set earlier.
Inbox & Brain Dump
Brain Dump
A Brain Dump is a quick place to capture thoughts, ideas, or small tasks so you do not forget them.
Add a new Brain Dump directly from the homepage.
In the Brain Dump list, click New Page to record it.
Set the Difficulty level of the Task. When you complete it, your character gains EXP and Coins based on the Difficulty.
You can also set a Related Skill. When you finish the Task, that Skill gains EXP.
Difficulty rewards (EXP and Coins) can be adjusted in the Settings module.
After completing the tasks in "Brain Dump", click the "Completed" button and the tasks will automatically disappear from the list.
You can view the tasks you've completed by accessing the tab on the left side of Brain Dump.
Moving Brain Dump to Inbox
Some Brain Dump tasks may actually belong to a Project or Goal. In that case, you can move them to your Inbox for further processing.
Go to the [Stage P.A.R.A.] module and open the Inbox Processing page.
Drag tasks from Brain Dump into Inbox.
From there, you can assign them to a Project or Goal.
Recurring Tasks in Brain Dump
You can also create recurring tasks in Brain Dump. For example, if you want a Task called “Clean my desk” to appear every Monday, you can set it up once. After that, every Monday the system will automatically create the Task. When you complete it, you gain rewards based on the Difficulty level you set.
Inbox
Inbox is where you store tasks that need to be processed and assigned.
To add a new Inbox item, click New Task in the Quick Add section.
This lets you quickly jot down tasks without worrying about details. If you're busy, you can close Notion right after quickly recording the task without handling it immediately.
Later, open the “Inbox Processing” page inside [Stage · P.A.R.A.] module.
Go through each Inbox item and decide where it belongs. Assign it to a Project or Goal, set a date, and set a Priority.
After processing, change the status to Not Started. The task will now appear inside the Project or Goal page.
Moving Inbox to Brain Dump
Sometimes a task does not belong to any Project or Goal. For example, daily chores like laundry, replying to emails, or cleaning. These tasks should be moved into Brain Dump so they still reward you when completed.
Click Add to Brain Dump from the Inbox task.
Choose the Difficulty level.
The system will reward EXP and Coins when you complete it.
Inbox vs Brain Dump
Inbox: For tasks you want to later assign to a Project or Goal.
Brain Dump: For standalone tasks that cannot be linked to any Project.
Do not worry about mistakes. Tasks can be freely moved between Inbox and Brain Dump at any time.
Resource
Resources are pieces of information you want to keep, such as articles, videos, or files.
To create a new Resource, click the [New Resource] button under [Quick add] section.
If you're in a hurry and just want to record the data, you can leave all fields blank.
The resource will automatically be added to the [Inbox] chunk, where you can come back later to fill in the details.
To complete the Resource, go to the [Inbox] chunk and access the Resource page.
Choose the type of Resource, such as Article, Video, etc.
Select which Area and Project this Resource belongs to (It can be empty).
Input the URL or Files for this Resource.
Update the Resource's Status.
Resource Collection using Notion Web Clipper
Installation
Add the Notion Web Clipper extension to your browser.
You'll see a Notion icon at the top left of your browser. Click on it and agree to the terms.
Log in to your Notion account, if you haven't logged into Notion in your browser before.
How to use Notion Web Clipper?
Find the website you want to collect information from, then click on the Notion icon at the top right.
Select "Resource" database from the "Add to" options.
Choose the workspace for this database.
Click on the [Save page] button.
After completing these steps, you can find the saved data in the Inbox section of the [Resources] chunk.
When you open this page, you'll see that Notion Web Clipper has recorded all information from the webpage (URL, text, images, etc.) on this page.
Archive
You can archive your Projects, Goals, Event, Tasks, and Resources by clicking on the
[Archive]button.Archived items will appear in the
[Archive]page.
Event
Events help you track important dates such as meetings or personal activities.
Click New Event in the Quick Add section.
Enter the date, priority, and meeting link if needed.
By default, you will receive an email reminder at 9 AM on the day of the event.
If you want earlier reminders (such as one day before), open the Event Date settings and change the reminder option.
If the data for people participating in this event is in your Social Hub (Relationship Tracker), you can add them to the People Field. If not, you can enter their names directly to create new entries. These new people will automatically appear in your Social Hub.
After attending, check the Attended box. This will automatically log the event inside your Social Hub, showing that you joined this activity with those people.
Introduction
The PARA Dashboard in LiFE RPG 2.0 is built around Tiago Forte’s PARA Method, which stands for Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. The goal of PARA is to help you manage your time, tasks, and knowledge by giving everything a proper place.
Projects are short-term efforts with clear goals.
Areas are ongoing responsibilities in your life.
Resources are collections of helpful information.
Archives are where you move completed or inactive items.
By using PARA inside LiFE RPG, you can organize both your real life and your RPG system while earning rewards like EXP and Coins.
For a deeper explanation of PARA, visit fortelabs.com/blog/para
Area, Project and Task
Area
An Area/Skill is a big category in your life, such as Health, Work, or Social.
To add a new Area, click [New Area] button in the Quick Add section.
Navigate to the Area page, you will find a list of related Projects.
You can change the status of Projects by dragging and dropping them into different sections.
Project
A Project is a specific effort inside an Area, such as “Create a YouTube video” inside the Area “Video Production.”
To create a new Project, click New Page inside the Project list.
Open the Project page to manage it.
Set details such as Start Date, End Date, and Priority.
Assign rewards for completing the Project (Coins and EXP).
The rewards will be evenly divided among all Tasks inside the Project. Example: If you set 300 EXP for a Project with 3 Tasks, each Task will give 100 EXP when completed.
⚠️ Important difference:
Completing a Task gives you Character EXP, but not Skill EXP.
Completing the entire Project gives you Skill EXP, but not Character EXP again, since you already earned that from finishing the Tasks.
Goal
A Goal works like a Project but focuses more on personal achievements.
To create a Goal, go to an Area page and open the Goals Tab.
Click New Page to add a Goal.
Inside the Goal page, you can set Start Date, End Date, and rewards just like you would for a Project.
Task
Tasks are the small steps inside a Project or Goal.
Open your Project page and expand the Task Manager.
Click New Page to add a Task. You can also set Priority and Date if needed.
If you find using the mini calendar to enter dates too troublesome, you can also use the Scheduler section below to arrange dates. Just drag and drop the date to the specified date.
When a Task is done, drag it to the Completed status.
Completing a Task rewards you with the EXP and Coins you set earlier.
Inbox & Brain Dump
Brain Dump
A Brain Dump is a quick place to capture thoughts, ideas, or small tasks so you do not forget them.
Add a new Brain Dump directly from the homepage.
In the Brain Dump list, click New Page to record it.
Set the Difficulty level of the Task. When you complete it, your character gains EXP and Coins based on the Difficulty.
You can also set a Related Skill. When you finish the Task, that Skill gains EXP.
Difficulty rewards (EXP and Coins) can be adjusted in the Settings module.
After completing the tasks in "Brain Dump", click the "Completed" button and the tasks will automatically disappear from the list.
You can view the tasks you've completed by accessing the tab on the left side of Brain Dump.
Moving Brain Dump to Inbox
Some Brain Dump tasks may actually belong to a Project or Goal. In that case, you can move them to your Inbox for further processing.
Go to the [Stage P.A.R.A.] module and open the Inbox Processing page.
Drag tasks from Brain Dump into Inbox.
From there, you can assign them to a Project or Goal.
Recurring Tasks in Brain Dump
You can also create recurring tasks in Brain Dump. For example, if you want a Task called “Clean my desk” to appear every Monday, you can set it up once. After that, every Monday the system will automatically create the Task. When you complete it, you gain rewards based on the Difficulty level you set.
Inbox
Inbox is where you store tasks that need to be processed and assigned.
To add a new Inbox item, click New Task in the Quick Add section.
This lets you quickly jot down tasks without worrying about details. If you're busy, you can close Notion right after quickly recording the task without handling it immediately.
Later, open the “Inbox Processing” page inside [Stage · P.A.R.A.] module.
Go through each Inbox item and decide where it belongs. Assign it to a Project or Goal, set a date, and set a Priority.
After processing, change the status to Not Started. The task will now appear inside the Project or Goal page.
Moving Inbox to Brain Dump
Sometimes a task does not belong to any Project or Goal. For example, daily chores like laundry, replying to emails, or cleaning. These tasks should be moved into Brain Dump so they still reward you when completed.
Click Add to Brain Dump from the Inbox task.
Choose the Difficulty level.
The system will reward EXP and Coins when you complete it.
Inbox vs Brain Dump
Inbox: For tasks you want to later assign to a Project or Goal.
Brain Dump: For standalone tasks that cannot be linked to any Project.
Do not worry about mistakes. Tasks can be freely moved between Inbox and Brain Dump at any time.
Resource
Resources are pieces of information you want to keep, such as articles, videos, or files.
To create a new Resource, click the [New Resource] button under [Quick add] section.
If you're in a hurry and just want to record the data, you can leave all fields blank.
The resource will automatically be added to the [Inbox] chunk, where you can come back later to fill in the details.
To complete the Resource, go to the [Inbox] chunk and access the Resource page.
Choose the type of Resource, such as Article, Video, etc.
Select which Area and Project this Resource belongs to (It can be empty).
Input the URL or Files for this Resource.
Update the Resource's Status.
Resource Collection using Notion Web Clipper
Installation
Add the Notion Web Clipper extension to your browser.
You'll see a Notion icon at the top left of your browser. Click on it and agree to the terms.
Log in to your Notion account, if you haven't logged into Notion in your browser before.
How to use Notion Web Clipper?
Find the website you want to collect information from, then click on the Notion icon at the top right.
Select "Resource" database from the "Add to" options.
Choose the workspace for this database.
Click on the [Save page] button.
After completing these steps, you can find the saved data in the Inbox section of the [Resources] chunk.
When you open this page, you'll see that Notion Web Clipper has recorded all information from the webpage (URL, text, images, etc.) on this page.
Archive
You can archive your Projects, Goals, Event, Tasks, and Resources by clicking on the
[Archive]button.Archived items will appear in the
[Archive]page.
Event
Events help you track important dates such as meetings or personal activities.
Click New Event in the Quick Add section.
Enter the date, priority, and meeting link if needed.
By default, you will receive an email reminder at 9 AM on the day of the event.
If you want earlier reminders (such as one day before), open the Event Date settings and change the reminder option.
If the data for people participating in this event is in your Social Hub (Relationship Tracker), you can add them to the People Field. If not, you can enter their names directly to create new entries. These new people will automatically appear in your Social Hub.
After attending, check the Attended box. This will automatically log the event inside your Social Hub, showing that you joined this activity with those people.
Introduction
The PARA Dashboard in LiFE RPG 2.0 is built around Tiago Forte’s PARA Method, which stands for Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. The goal of PARA is to help you manage your time, tasks, and knowledge by giving everything a proper place.
Projects are short-term efforts with clear goals.
Areas are ongoing responsibilities in your life.
Resources are collections of helpful information.
Archives are where you move completed or inactive items.
By using PARA inside LiFE RPG, you can organize both your real life and your RPG system while earning rewards like EXP and Coins.
For a deeper explanation of PARA, visit fortelabs.com/blog/para
Area, Project and Task
Area
An Area/Skill is a big category in your life, such as Health, Work, or Social.
To add a new Area, click [New Area] button in the Quick Add section.
Navigate to the Area page, you will find a list of related Projects.
You can change the status of Projects by dragging and dropping them into different sections.
Project
A Project is a specific effort inside an Area, such as “Create a YouTube video” inside the Area “Video Production.”
To create a new Project, click New Page inside the Project list.
Open the Project page to manage it.
Set details such as Start Date, End Date, and Priority.
Assign rewards for completing the Project (Coins and EXP).
The rewards will be evenly divided among all Tasks inside the Project. Example: If you set 300 EXP for a Project with 3 Tasks, each Task will give 100 EXP when completed.
⚠️ Important difference:
Completing a Task gives you Character EXP, but not Skill EXP.
Completing the entire Project gives you Skill EXP, but not Character EXP again, since you already earned that from finishing the Tasks.
Goal
A Goal works like a Project but focuses more on personal achievements.
To create a Goal, go to an Area page and open the Goals Tab.
Click New Page to add a Goal.
Inside the Goal page, you can set Start Date, End Date, and rewards just like you would for a Project.
Task
Tasks are the small steps inside a Project or Goal.
Open your Project page and expand the Task Manager.
Click New Page to add a Task. You can also set Priority and Date if needed.
If you find using the mini calendar to enter dates too troublesome, you can also use the Scheduler section below to arrange dates. Just drag and drop the date to the specified date.
When a Task is done, drag it to the Completed status.
Completing a Task rewards you with the EXP and Coins you set earlier.
Inbox & Brain Dump
Brain Dump
A Brain Dump is a quick place to capture thoughts, ideas, or small tasks so you do not forget them.
Add a new Brain Dump directly from the homepage.
In the Brain Dump list, click New Page to record it.
Set the Difficulty level of the Task. When you complete it, your character gains EXP and Coins based on the Difficulty.
You can also set a Related Skill. When you finish the Task, that Skill gains EXP.
Difficulty rewards (EXP and Coins) can be adjusted in the Settings module.
After completing the tasks in "Brain Dump", click the "Completed" button and the tasks will automatically disappear from the list.
You can view the tasks you've completed by accessing the tab on the left side of Brain Dump.
Moving Brain Dump to Inbox
Some Brain Dump tasks may actually belong to a Project or Goal. In that case, you can move them to your Inbox for further processing.
Go to the [Stage P.A.R.A.] module and open the Inbox Processing page.
Drag tasks from Brain Dump into Inbox.
From there, you can assign them to a Project or Goal.
Recurring Tasks in Brain Dump
You can also create recurring tasks in Brain Dump. For example, if you want a Task called “Clean my desk” to appear every Monday, you can set it up once. After that, every Monday the system will automatically create the Task. When you complete it, you gain rewards based on the Difficulty level you set.
Inbox
Inbox is where you store tasks that need to be processed and assigned.
To add a new Inbox item, click New Task in the Quick Add section.
This lets you quickly jot down tasks without worrying about details. If you're busy, you can close Notion right after quickly recording the task without handling it immediately.
Later, open the “Inbox Processing” page inside [Stage · P.A.R.A.] module.
Go through each Inbox item and decide where it belongs. Assign it to a Project or Goal, set a date, and set a Priority.
After processing, change the status to Not Started. The task will now appear inside the Project or Goal page.
Moving Inbox to Brain Dump
Sometimes a task does not belong to any Project or Goal. For example, daily chores like laundry, replying to emails, or cleaning. These tasks should be moved into Brain Dump so they still reward you when completed.
Click Add to Brain Dump from the Inbox task.
Choose the Difficulty level.
The system will reward EXP and Coins when you complete it.
Inbox vs Brain Dump
Inbox: For tasks you want to later assign to a Project or Goal.
Brain Dump: For standalone tasks that cannot be linked to any Project.
Do not worry about mistakes. Tasks can be freely moved between Inbox and Brain Dump at any time.
Resource
Resources are pieces of information you want to keep, such as articles, videos, or files.
To create a new Resource, click the [New Resource] button under [Quick add] section.
If you're in a hurry and just want to record the data, you can leave all fields blank.
The resource will automatically be added to the [Inbox] chunk, where you can come back later to fill in the details.
To complete the Resource, go to the [Inbox] chunk and access the Resource page.
Choose the type of Resource, such as Article, Video, etc.
Select which Area and Project this Resource belongs to (It can be empty).
Input the URL or Files for this Resource.
Update the Resource's Status.
Resource Collection using Notion Web Clipper
Installation
Add the Notion Web Clipper extension to your browser.
You'll see a Notion icon at the top left of your browser. Click on it and agree to the terms.
Log in to your Notion account, if you haven't logged into Notion in your browser before.
How to use Notion Web Clipper?
Find the website you want to collect information from, then click on the Notion icon at the top right.
Select "Resource" database from the "Add to" options.
Choose the workspace for this database.
Click on the [Save page] button.
After completing these steps, you can find the saved data in the Inbox section of the [Resources] chunk.
When you open this page, you'll see that Notion Web Clipper has recorded all information from the webpage (URL, text, images, etc.) on this page.
Archive
You can archive your Projects, Goals, Event, Tasks, and Resources by clicking on the
[Archive]button.Archived items will appear in the
[Archive]page.
Event
Events help you track important dates such as meetings or personal activities.
Click New Event in the Quick Add section.
Enter the date, priority, and meeting link if needed.
By default, you will receive an email reminder at 9 AM on the day of the event.
If you want earlier reminders (such as one day before), open the Event Date settings and change the reminder option.
If the data for people participating in this event is in your Social Hub (Relationship Tracker), you can add them to the People Field. If not, you can enter their names directly to create new entries. These new people will automatically appear in your Social Hub.
After attending, check the Attended box. This will automatically log the event inside your Social Hub, showing that you joined this activity with those people.
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