Tag: mental clarity

• How David Allen Decides What to Do Next

  Most productivity systems push priorities and rankings. David Allen explains why GTD takes a very different path and how it can help you.

  Dave Edwards

  April 22, 2026

  GTD

  David Allen productivity, Decision Making, external brain, Getting Things Done, GTD methodology, mental clarity, next action, productivity system, Task Management, Task Prioritization

• Give Your Brain A Rest

  An article in the Harvard Business Review talked about optimizing the functions of our brain. The authors wrote, “We now know that focus is important in improving how we think, but for optimal brain training, we need both focus and unfocus. So, build unfocused times into your day.” David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things…

  Dave Edwards

  July 2, 2025

  Evernote

  brain rest, clearing mental clutter, cognitive overload, cognitive science productivity, David Allen, empty your mind, executive coaching, focus and productivity, Getting Things Done, GTD, mental clarity, Next Actions, open loops, organizational clarity, personal organization, productivity system, Productivity Tips, stress management, Time Management, workflow management