Category: GTD
-
The Productivity Habit Most People Forget
You’ve probably heard that getting everything out of your head is central to the Getting Things Done method. What most people don’t realize is that one small change to their weekly productivity routine can dramatically improve focus, organization, and follow-through.
-
Productivity While Traveling: Paper vs Digital
Computers have made it easier for some people to go paperless rather than keep many paper documents on hand. This is especially challenging for those who have to travel for business. But David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done,” finds that a paper-based system is more efficient.
-
The GTD Travel Habit David Allen Swears By
Most people think productivity falls apart during travel. David Allen reveals the GTD habits, action support folders, and weekly review methods that helped him stay productive from 30,000 feet in the air to meetings across the globe.
-
Why Overplanning Hurts Team
Team productivity often falls apart because of poor communication and too much planning. In this conversation, David Allen and Edward Lamont explain the simple questions most teams never ask, and why that creates problems.
-
Why Work Teams Still Struggle to Succeed
Why do so many teams fail, even with strong leaders and smart people? David Allen and Edward Lamont share simple team-management habits that build trust, improve communication, and help remote teams work together more effectively.
-
Can Video Meetings Be More Productive?
Online meetings often feel distracting, awkward, and unproductive for remote teams. David Allen and Edward Lamont, co-authors of “Team: Getting Things Done with Others,” explain the teamwork principles that help virtual teams build trust, culture, and stronger results.
-
Declutter Your Mind and Remember What Is Really Important
What if your productivity problems have nothing to do with time management? Let’s look at why your brain works better when you stop using it as storage and start capturing ideas on paper.
-
Calendar Management Tips That Actually Work
You think you’re organized, but your calendar may be working against you. If you don’t manage your calendar, it will manage you. Here are some tips.
-
How To Make The Mind Sweep Work For You
The starting point for the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology is the mind sweep. It is your chance to get everything out of your head. And you should do it regularly. But what do you do when it becomes a burden?
-
A Better Way To Approach The Weekly Review
Discover a fresh perspective on the Weekly Review. We consider how the Weekly Review is not just a checklist but a strategic and reflective journey.
-
Should You Split Your Productivity System?
Should you use one productivity system or split your productivity system in two? It can be challenging to balance the needs of both your professional and personal lives.
-
GTD Time Blocking- Are You Doing It Wrong?
Many people read Getting Things Done and still feel confused about calendars and task lists. Then they hear about time blocking, and things get even murkier. So how do you follow the GTD method and still block time to get work done?
-
Getting Things Done When There’s Too Much To Do
Sometimes, even GTD author David Allen feels that there’s not enough time to do all that needs to be done. He offers some advice.
-
Using GTD To Manage Projects on Paper
Much has been written about going paperless. But you can manage projects and be faithful to the Getting Things Done methodology using paper.
-
Why Meetings Kill Team Productivity and How to Fix Them
Meetings can quickly become unproductive and slow down a group’s work. In their book, Productivity experts David Allen and Edward Lamont share strategies for changing a team’s behavior.
-
How I Mastered GTD with a Simple Paper System
Many people think digital tools are the only way to master GTD. But what if a simple paper system could make you more productive than any app? Today, I’ll show you how I did it.
-
A GTD Inspired Paper Based Notetaking System
If you use a paper-based productivity system that’s based on GTD/ Getting Things Done, what is the best way to keep and process your notes?
-
Why A “Someday Maybe” List Keeps Good Ideas Alive
What happens to good ideas you’re not ready to use? A “Someday Maybe” list gives your ideas a safe place while you stay focused.
-
Cleaning Your Lists For Better Productivity
Most of us are good at making lists of things we need to do. But it’s easy to get bogged down by long lists. “Getting Things Done” author David Allen has some ideas for handling this.
-
Are Recurring Tasks Ruining Your To-Do List?
Recurring tasks can wreck your to-do list if you track them the wrong way. Here’s how I use checklists to keep my task manager clean and organized.
-
Maximizing Productivity through Task Batching
Too much to do? Using the GTD/Getting Things Done philosophy and task batching, you can be more efficient.
-
The Smart Way to Handle Too Many Inboxes
Many users rely on multiple email accounts for work and home. But is this helping you stay secure, or making things worse? David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done, has a simple solution.
-
What Stops Teams From Working Smoothly?
Most work teams think they’re doing fine until stress hits. What if a simple change in workflow could fix the chaos you’ve learned to accept?
-
Can You Work Fewer Hours And Still Feel Productive?
Many of us want to work fewer hours but still get our work done. There’s one common habit that gets in the way. You might be doing it right now.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Dave Edwards Media 