Category: GTD
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Why My GTD Setup Broke When I Tried Bullet Journaling
I tried blending GTD with a bullet journal, and something felt off right away. The issue may change how you plan your day and track your tasks.
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What I’ve Learned From GTD’s David Allen
I’ve been following the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology for many years, and I’ve had the opportunity to talk with author David Allen on many occasions. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.
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Use GTD and Evernote to Help Create Content
If you create content regularly, you can use the principles of Getting Things Done and the Evernote app to streamline the process.
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Why Most People Fail at GTD
What if one small habit could stop burnout before it starts? Most people think the Weekly Review is about looking back—but what if it’s really your best move forward?
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Stop Doing Weekly Reviews Wrong
Most people treat the weekly review like a chore. The pros treat it like a reset button for their entire life. What happens when you stop going through the motions and start reviewing with intention? Let’s find out.
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Why Old GTD Contexts Don’t Work Anymore
According to the “Getting Things Done” methodology, you should establish a context for every action item on your to-do list. But some of the contexts used today are very different from those used a few years ago.
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The Truth About Deadlines No One Told You
If you’re adding fake due dates to your tasks, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
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How Does David Allen Capture Ideas Before They Vanish?
Ever wondered how the creator of GTD handles distractions in real life? David Allen’s simple capture method might surprise you.
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The Hidden Danger of Capturing Too Much
We know that writing things down is the core to productivity, but what should you do when there seems to be more that you capture than can ever hope to deal with?
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The Simple Weekly Habit for Better Task Management
One of the most important elements of productivity is doing a weekly review of your email, tasks, and your calendar. Yet many people resist the weekly review. Here are some ideas to motivate you.
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How to Overcome the Top 5 Productivity Obstacles
Productivity often feels just out of reach, not because of a lack of tools, but because of hidden roadblocks. Identifying these obstacles can unlock focus, energy, and consistent progress. Let’s look at the five biggest barriers and how to overcome them.
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GTD’s David Allen on Managing Project Lists
Are you struggling to stay on top of tasks? David Allen, the author of GTD (Getting Things Done), says better project definitions can simplify decision-making and help focus on what really matters.
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How to Combine GTD and Bullet Journals
GTD or “Getting Things Done” and the “Bullet Journal” are two different systems that promise increased productivity and organization. But can they be used together?
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GTD Natural Planning: Turning Ideas Into Action
Imagine handling every project with more focus, energy, and confidence. The GTD natural planning method teaches how to plan the way the brain naturally works. It’s a game-changing approach to thinking, deciding, and doing.
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Boost Productivity with This Simple GTD/ Evernote Workflow
Following a lot of trial and error, I’ve developed a productivity system that combines the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology with Evernote.
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How AI Can Help You Get Things Done
Let’s look at how artificial intelligence and voice assistants are transforming productivity through the lens of GTD expert David Allen.
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The Truth About GTD Software Tools
Most of us are looking for the best software to keep us productive in this digital age. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done, says he doesn’t think there will ever be a program that can handle the GTD system.
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Get More Done with This GTD-Evernote Workflow
If you combine the principles of GTD/Getting Things Done with Evernote you get a powerful productivity system. Here’s another way of managing your work with this system.
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Time Blocking vs. GTD: Are You Breaking the Rules or Boosting Productivity?
If you follow online discussions there seems to be a debate over whether you are being true to the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology if you block off time on your calendar to work on specific projects. Let’s examine the controversy.
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Why Tracking Completed Tasks May Waste Time
We often worry about tracking the projects we need to work on. But what does the Getting Things Done methodology say about tracking completed projects?
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Why Its OK to Not Be Productive
We may feel guilty when we don’t stay on task but waste time. Here are seven reasons why it’s okay not always to pursue productivity.
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How Many Collection Buckets Do You Need To Be Productive?
The Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology stresses the ability to collect ideas and tasks and put them into a basket where they can be processed later. We all lead busy lives. How many collection baskets do we need?
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Organizing Your Stuff
David Allen’s ‘Getting Things Done” methodology suggests that organizing your files, notes, and action items is as important as doing them. Let’s look at practical ways of organizing.
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Prioritizing Your Tasks
How do you decide what to do next when faced with many tasks? David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, offers an answer.
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How To Handle Email Overload
While email is one of the world’s great inventions, its volume can slow down workflows. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, has some thoughts on how to handle email overload.
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Are Some People Better at GTD Than Others?
While the Getting Things Done methodology is practiced by people worldwide, some insist it is too restrictive and stifling. Its author, David Allen, disagrees. But does that mean that certain types of people are likely to accept the GTD concepts?
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Getting Things Done for Students
While we commonly think of the “Getting Things Done” techniques working for the office professional, students might benefit from the same systems.
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David Allen Shows Us His Reference Files
Having the information you need when needed is core to the GTD – Getting Things Done system. GTD creator David Allen shows us his reference system and discusses why it is not digital.
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Getting Things Done While Traveling
It’s difficult enough to remain productive on a daily basis, but when you are traveling, it can be even more challenging. But there are ways you can stay on track.
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Cheating The GTD System
How rigidly do you have to follow David Allen’s Getting Things Done to achieve maximum productivity? Well, David seems to be pretty relaxed about the concept.
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Maintaining Your Project List
How many items are on your project list? Some people worry that they have too many projects. But it is more important to have the right kind of projects.
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Is The GTD / Getting Things Done System Too Rigid?
David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, has helped people worldwide to be more productive. But some people feel that his system is too rigid. What does its creator think?
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Creating A Powerful Productivity System Using GTD and Evernote
When you combine the principles of GTD / Getting Things Done with Evernote, the popular notetaking app, you end up with a powerful productivity system. But you have to set it up correctly.
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Getting Things Done While Working From Home
A recent survey of people who have been working from home since Covid shows that 53% say that they are tempted by distractions and have a hard time separating work from nonwork life. Given that more people will continue to work from home, we have to find a way to remain productive. David Allen, the…
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Implementing GTD with Evernote
This series has demonstrated how to implement the principles of GTD / Getting Things Done inside Evernote. Today, putting it all together and getting to work more productively.
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Time Blocking for GTD/Getting Things Done
Your work calendar is probably full of lots of meetings and the challenge can be finding enough time to get your own work done. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” answers a viewer’s question about time blocking.
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Implementing Getting Things Done with Evernote – The “Clarify” Step
You can practice the principles of GTD / Getting Things Done on paper or digitally. If you choose to develop an online system, Evernote is a powerful partner.
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Staying Productive During The Holidays
With the holidays upon us, our productivity system may not get the focus it deserves. David Allen, the author of GTD “Getting Things Done” has some thoughts about how the holidays shouldn’t cause that level of stress.
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The David Allen Story: How David Became A Productivity Expert
David Allen is known as the guru of productivity. In this conversation with Dave Edwards, he discusses his early background and how he came upon the principles known as “Getting Things Done.”
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GTD’s David Allen on Changing Technology
We didn’t think we needed a smartphone until they were available. Technology keeps evolving as companies continue to anticipate our needs. David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done” discussed this with Dave Edwards.
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Setting Up GTD in Evernote
We continue our series on using GTD – the Getting Things Done methodology – inside of Evernote. It’s simple to set up and even simpler to use. Let me show you my system.
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