Rachel Thompson

Tracking macros should not require a monthly subscription. When I built my first macro-tracking spreadsheet in Google Sheets, I wanted full visibility into every calculation, the ability to customize it for my goals, and zero ongoing cost. That is exactly what you get when you build your own. In this guide, I will walk you … Read more

I built my first Notion habit tracker three years ago, and it completely changed how I approach my morning routine. What started as a simple checkbox list evolved into a full dashboard with progress bars, streak counters, and monthly analytics. If you’ve been wanting to build your own habit-tracking dashboard in Notion but felt overwhelmed … Read more

If you’ve just downloaded a GoodNotes fitness planner and want to add digital stickers to track your workouts, mark habits, and decorate your spreads, you’re in the right place. I use my GoodNotes fitness planner daily, and once you know the right import method, adding stickers takes under a minute. Here’s the quick answer: To … Read more

If you just unboxed a Galaxy Tab and want to go paperless, learning how to set up a digital planner on a Samsung tablet with Samsung Notes is the fastest way to start planning for free. I’ve been using Samsung Notes for digital planning on my own Galaxy Tab S9 FE for the past 18 … Read more

When I first downloaded a digital planner, I felt overwhelmed by the default cover and a January 1 start date that did not match my real schedule. After months of trial and error, I figured out exactly how to customize a digital planner’s cover and start date so it actually fits my life. In this … Read more

I remember the first time I bought a digital planner and tapped on what I thought was a navigation tab, only to have nothing happen. I tapped again. Still nothing. I almost requested a refund before I realized the tabs were not broken at all. I just had GoodNotes open in the wrong mode. If … Read more

I built my first intermittent fasting tracker spreadsheet three years ago, and it taught me more about my eating habits than any app ever did. Spreadsheets put you in control of every column, every formula, and every visual cue, which is exactly what most fasting apps refuse to do. If you want a fasting tracker … Read more

Last January, I pulled out a stack of half-used paper fitness journals and realized I had not flipped one open in six months. My Apple Pencil was sitting right next to the iPad, and that is when I decided to learn how to set up a digital fitness planner in Notability for real. Three months … Read more

I remember the first time I bought a digital planner from Etsy. I stared at my iPad for ten minutes wondering why nothing worked. The PDF was sitting in my Files app, but GoodNotes refused to cooperate. If that sounds familiar, this guide will walk you through exactly how to import a digital planner PDF … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months running my own health tracking setup across Notion, GoodNotes, and Google Sheets. I logged 47 workouts, 31 days of meals, and 18 weight entries in each tool. Here’s what I found: the best tool depends on whether you want structure, handwriting, or calculations. This guide on Notion vs. GoodNotes … Read more