Productivity Tools & Methods — 2026-09-02
Notion has issued a critical API update requiring developers to migrate off alpha routes by September 30, 2026, with changes affecting how sessions and events are handled. Meanwhile, Mike Vardy’s latest content emphasizes a shift from traditional time management to "time crafting," focusing on intentional design of the workday.
Productivity Tools & Methods — 2026-09-02
Tool Updates
Notion API Migration Deadline Developers and integrators using Notion's private or alpha API routes must migrate to the stable endpoints by September 30, 2026. The update involves structural changes where new routes return "sessions and events" instead of the previous "threads and messages" structure, and query parameters have been replaced in certain contexts. This change is part of Notion's ongoing effort to stabilize its public API for enterprise-grade integrations.
Method
Time Crafting vs. Time Management Recent thought leadership from productivity expert Mike Vardy suggests that traditional "time management" is an outdated concept. Instead, Vardy advocates for "Time Crafting," a method focused on intentionally designing your day to align with energy levels and priorities rather than just managing the clock. This approach encourages users to stop merely tracking time and start actively shaping how their hours are spent to maximize well-being and output.
Weekly Hack
Review Your Integrations for Alpha Routes If you use custom scripts or third-party tools connected to Notion, check if they rely on any "alpha" or private API endpoints. With the September 30, 2026 deadline approaching, now is the time to audit these connections and ensure they are using the stable, documented API versions to prevent service interruptions later this month.
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