Day 1: First impressions & setup
Signing up is straightforward. After syncing my Google Calendar and Notion tasks, Motion immediately built my day using its AI planner. Within seconds, tasks were prioritized into focused time blocks — a relief for someone juggling multiple projects.
Day 2–3: Task prioritization & AI scheduling
Motion AI continuously rearranges your schedule when interruptions happen or deadlines shift. I missed a client call? No worries — Motion pushed my project block to the next best available time without overloading the afternoon.
- Automatically detects hard deadlines
- Pushes flexible tasks forward with ease
- Sends morning emails with your full daily plan
Day 4–5: Deep work vs admin balance
I deliberately overloaded my task list. Surprisingly, Motion found optimal « deep work » blocks while clustering emails and admin into shorter afternoon windows. This prevented burnout and forced clarity on what matters.
Day 6–7: Limitations & room for improvement
Motion isn’t perfect. Here’s what stood out:
Manual override isn’t intuitive (editing recurring tasks can be clunky)
Lacks smart « Do Not Disturb » integrations with Slack or Teams
Premium plan starts at $19/month (no free version)
But overall, the AI adapted to real-life interruptions and helped me feel more in control without micromanaging time.
Final verdict
Motion AI earns a solid 8.5/10. It’s an excellent choice for freelancers, solo founders, or anyone who wants their calendar to « think » for them.
If you’re juggling complex priorities and are tired of manual time blocking, this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.