Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Give Amplenote a try for yourself (it's free!) 👉 amplenote.com/download_platform?utm_source=gillian&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=gillian-1
Stop "plate spinning" and start mastering your schedule with this all-in-one life operating system!
In this video, I share how I manage my busy life—running a business, homeschooling my six kids, and launching new projects like an Etsy shop—using a powerful, free productivity tool called Amplenote. After struggling with scattered notebooks and a cluttered digital system, I found a way to integrate my notes, tasks, and calendar into one seamless workflow.
Whether you want to perform a full migration from apps like Notion or Evernote or just want to start fresh with a daily planning habit, I'll show you how to get started without feeling overwhelmed.
Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos on digital entrepreneurship and productivity!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Balancing a busy lifestyle and the need for a better organization system.
02:40 - Introducing Amplenote: Overview of the all-in-one planning app.
04:02 - Overcoming the Migration Hurdle: Moving from notebooks and other apps without overwhelm.
06:43 - "Jots" as a daily scratch pad for brainstorming.
08:00 - Real-Life Example: Demonstrating task creation, scheduling, and note conversion.
10:17 - Organizing with Tags: Filtering tasks and notes by project ideas.
11:35 - Key Feature: Recurring Tasks for intermittent or daily habits.
12:27 - Key Feature: Integrating to-do lists directly into the calendar.
13:14 - Key Feature: Rich Footnotes for attaching files and images to tasks.
14:19 - Final Advice: Starting fresh versus using built-in importers for Notion or Evernote.
🔹 Want to see exactly how my most profitable funnels work? Watch me break down one of my $100K sales funnel here: gillianperkins.com/bts
🔹 Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk
- 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8
- Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
gillianperkins.com
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: instagram.com/gillianzperkins
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
Main camera: amzn.to/3rhibrl
Clip-on lav mic: amzn.to/46DwN4n
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Main light: amzn.to/3HHHhFX
Other lights: amzn.to/2OKhzEv
RBG light strip: amzn.to/3WmuPiR
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
Give Amplenote a try for yourself (it's free!) 👉 amplenote.com/download_platform?utm_source=gillian&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=gillian-1
Stop "plate spinning" and start mastering your schedule with this all-in-one life operating system!
In this video, I share how I manage my busy life—running a business, homeschooling my six kids, and launching new projects like an Etsy shop—using a powerful, free productivity tool called Amplenote. After struggling with scattered notebooks and a cluttered digital system, I found a way to integrate my notes, tasks, and calendar into one seamless workflow.
Whether you want to perform a full migration from apps like Notion or Evernote or just want to start fresh with a daily planning habit, I'll show you how to get started without feeling overwhelmed.
Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos on digital entrepreneurship and productivity!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Balancing a busy lifestyle and the need for a better organization system.
02:40 - Introducing Amplenote: Overview of the all-in-one planning app.
04:02 - Overcoming the Migration Hurdle: Moving from notebooks and other apps without overwhelm.
06:43 - "Jots" as a daily scratch pad for brainstorming.
08:00 - Real-Life Example: Demonstrating task creation, scheduling, and note conversion.
10:17 - Organizing with Tags: Filtering tasks and notes by project ideas.
11:35 - Key Feature: Recurring Tasks for intermittent or daily habits.
12:27 - Key Feature: Integrating to-do lists directly into the calendar.
13:14 - Key Feature: Rich Footnotes for attaching files and images to tasks.
14:19 - Final Advice: Starting fresh versus using built-in importers for Notion or Evernote.
🔹 Want to see exactly how my most profitable funnels work? Watch me break down one of my $100K sales funnel here: gillianperkins.com/bts
🔹 Get my Small Business 101 course for FREE: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101
// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- what to focus on in the FIRST WEEK of starting an online business: youtu.be/O8wIhknoQpk
- 5 Practical Steps to Start Your First Business (as a Stay-at-Home-Mom): youtu.be/gvGLoRQUQe8
- Why I'm RADICALLY Changing My Business Model for 2025 (and maybe you should to...): youtu.be/SySD3KaMJ7E
// LINKS
Learn more about Gillian and find resources to build your online business:
gillianperkins.com
Follow Gillian on Instagram to get a BTS look at what it's like to be a digital entrepreneur: instagram.com/gillianzperkins
// FILMING EQUIPMENT
Main camera: amzn.to/3rhibrl
Clip-on lav mic: amzn.to/46DwN4n
Tripod: amzn.to/2w7sIJ6
Main light: amzn.to/3HHHhFX
Other lights: amzn.to/2OKhzEv
RBG light strip: amzn.to/3WmuPiR
NOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
