Advanced Notion Trick: Double Progress Bar
👋 Hello Friends!
I love to explore new ways to use programs and to find different methods to best utilize them regarding productivity and ease of use. I’m very much a visual learner and benefit greatly from visual cues. And so, here’s a formula that I will be implementing inside my Notion bookshelf.
Yes, the Notion progress bar is a great addition to a workspace but what about the double progress bar?
What Exactly Is Going On Here?
Let's say you have a database with a deadline and project progress variables (ie. total pages/pages read for book progress).
The double progress bar will act as a visual cue for the user to determine where the project's progress lies parallel to the distance to the deadline.
The Two Progress Bars:
The Scenario
Imagine you are an English major (like I was) and you want to find the relation between book reading progress and the deadline you've set for yourself to finish said book (ie. in 2 weeks)
Simply, make sure the green book leads the red circle!