December is halfway through. Before we know it, 2025 will end in a matter of days. The classic question arises: "How are this year's resolutions? Achieved or just talk?"

Usually, we are too lazy to do a yearly evaluation because the process is complicated. We have to dig through old notes, look at unchecked to-do lists, and feel guilty about missed targets. As a result, we often enter the new year (2026) without a clear strategy, relying only on "hope it gets better."

But this year is different. We have a new weapon: Notion AI.

For those who only use Notion to track college assignments or office tasks, we are missing out big time if we don't utilize its AI features. Notion AI can act like a personal consultant, helping us dissect 2025's failures and design a more sensible 2026 strategy.

Here is how we use Notion AI for a hassle-free end-of-year review.

"Brain Dump" Everything (Let It Be Messy!)

First step, create a new page in Notion titled "2025 Review". Don't worry about formatting. Just write down everything that happened this year randomly. Spill it all: successful projects, bad habits that emerged, sad moments, to wasteful spending.

• Example: "Successfully ran a marathon this year, but failed to save money because of too much coffee. Office projects went well, but stayed up late too often."

Let the writing be messy and long. This is where the AI's role begins.

Ask AI to Analyze Patterns

After all thoughts are written, highlight all the text, then click "Ask AI". Give a prompt like:

"Analyze the writing above. What are the bad habit patterns hindering my productivity in 2025? And what are my main strengths?"

In seconds, Notion AI will summarize the "common threads" of our story. We might just realize that we fail to save money only when we are stressed at work. Insights like this are priceless.

Turn Evaluation into 2026 Action Plan

Evaluation without a plan only causes heartache. Now, ask Notion AI to formulate a strategy. Use the command:

"Based on the evaluation above, create a 2026 Resolution Table using the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) method that is realistic."

Notion will automatically create a neat table containing specific targets, complete with small steps to be taken per month. We don't need to tire ourselves creating manual table formats.

The Lifesaver Feature: "Improve Writing"

Sometimes we want to write a manifesto or a "Letter to Future Self" on our Notion page, but struggle to string words together. Just write the rough points, then use the "Improve Writing" or "Change Tone" feature (change to Inspirational or Professional). Our writing will instantly sound like a world-class motivator.

Why Notion Plus?

Some might ask, "Can I use the free version?" You can, but the AI usage limit on free accounts is very restricted. Just when the analysis gets good, the quota runs out. This certainly disrupts our evaluation flow. For Unlimited AI access, we need Notion Plus + AI Add-on. The official price in dollars is quite draining for students or entry-level workers.

So, before the 2026 fireworks go off, let's spare an hour. Open Notion, have a chat with the AI, and organize our lives.

But don't worry, if your free Notion AI limit runs out, you can use ChatGPT Plus as a sophisticated alternative for your yearly review analysis.

At JoinBareng, we provide various affordable productivity apps ranging from ChatGPT to Canva Pro to help you plan your 2026.