Tag: Productivity
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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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One Goal a Day: The Habit That Transforms Your Productivity
Setting a daily goal is one of the simplest ways to boost productivity. It gives your day a clear direction and helps you focus on what truly matters.
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Are You Letting Great Ideas Slip Away?
Ideas have a way of showing up at the most unexpected times. You might be walking, waiting in line, or driving your car when a thought worth saving pops into your mind. If you don’t capture it quickly, chances are it will slip away. That’s why building a simple system for catching ideas on the…
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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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Jumpstart Your Creativity
If you want to have more creative ideas, you need to create space for them.
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How to Build a Foolproof Reference System in Evernote
Evernote can help your digital life, but without a structured system, it can quickly become cluttered and overwhelming. Let’s look at how to create an efficient Evernote reference system that keeps your notes, documents, and important information neatly organized and easy to find.
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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 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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Is the Weekly Review Overrated? David Allen Weighs In
One of the core elements of the GTD – Getting things Done productivity system is the weekly review. But some people get frustrated when they forget to do the review. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, discusses how and when we should do these reviews.
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How to Escape the Endless Loop of Emails and Meetings
Are you drowning in emails and back-to-back meetings? You’re not alone. Research shows that employees spend nearly two full workdays each week just handling emails and attending meetings—leaving little time for deep work and meaningful productivity.
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An Investment of 30 Minutes Will Make You More Productive
When you get to the office on Monday, do you feel overwhelmed by all of the things that face you in the week ahead? An investment of thirty minutes is guaranteed to make you more productive.
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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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Why Your Online Meetings Aren’t Working—And How to Fix Them
We’ve all been in online meetings that aren’t effective. There are problems with communicating with each other, technical problems, and distracted participants. Leaders need to follow strategies to help.
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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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The Latest Evernote Update: Create Your Perfect Daily Note Template
Evernote just got another upgrade! Today, we’re diving into the latest update, including how to customize your Daily Note to fit your workflow perfectly. No more generic templates—you now have full control over your daily planning inside Evernote. Plus, we’re answering two big viewer questions: How does Evernote compare to Microsoft OneNote? And what happens…
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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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6 Tips To Get Control Of Your Time
If you are stressed with an ever-growing to-do list, it might be tempting to throw up your hands and surrender to the demands of your work. Some simple time management tools could help you deal with your feeling overwhelmed.
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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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Why Your Emails Aren’t Returned Promptly
It can be frustrating when people don’t return your emails. Some of the reasons may be your own fault! Here’s how to get a better rate of return on your email messages.
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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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Two Systems, One Life: Should You Separate Work and Personal Productivity?
I am occasionally asked whether it is best practice to have two productivity systems: one for work and one for your personal life. Both approaches have advantages and challenges.
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Are You Burned Out?
Are you feeling burned out and thinking that there is no hope for your current situation? Here are five things to help alleviate that feeling and center yourself again.
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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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Evernote Basics: Customizing The Sidebar
In our continuing series, in which we share how to set up and use Evernote’s different features, we look at how you can customize to reduce clutter and make important elements more visible.
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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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Be Happy…Be Productive
I’ve got a simple suggestion to help boost your productivity. It doesn’t involve how you use your calendar or process your email. It’s about your attitude and your approach to life.
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Changes to Evernote’s Sharing Feature
Evernote has allowed us to share notes with others for a long time. But it hasn’t been easy, and sometimes confusing. But some recent changes have made it easier. Plus some bug fixes and answering the question, “Has Evernote Got Too Complicated?”
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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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Choose Your Own Thumbnails in Evernote Notes
You can now select your own thumbnail that displays alongside your notes in Evernote. It will help you find notes quickly. Plus, figuring out a bug in the program and answering a viewer’s question.
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Email Productivity
Too many emails can reduce your productivity. But if you know how to manage them can help you get more done.
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Moving Paragraphs in Evernote Notes
Say goodbye to cut and paste when you need to move a paragraph in a note in Evernote.
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Getting Your Calendar Under Control
If you have too many meetings on your calendar, you won’t have time to get important projects completed. Here are some ways in which you can regain control over your calendar and increase your productivity.
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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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The Rollout of Evernote “Spaces” and How To Use It
When Evernote launched the original ‘spaces’ feature, it was intended for corporate accounts, but this collaboration feature is now available to everyone. Let’s look at how to set it up and use it. Plus we answer a viewer question about how to do a cleanup of your system at the beginning of the year. And,…
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A Risk To Going Paperless
Adopting a paperless productivity system can offer many benefits, but it also has one potential problem: staring at a screen all day can result in eye strain. Let’s examine what you can do.
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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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Going Paperless at Home
Going paperless at home is one way of being more environmentally conscious, but there are many other reasons to consider it.
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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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Evernote’s New Free Annotation Tool
Evernote has added a new feature that allows you to annotate a PDF, and you can do this even if you are not paying for the service.
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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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Stop Rushing: The Secret to Doing Less and Achieving More
In personal finance, “aging your money” helps create financial stability by extending the time between earning and spending. Surprisingly, the same principle can be applied to productivity—allowing tasks to “age” before completing them can help you focus on the most impactful work, leading to better results with less effort.
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