Tag: Task Management
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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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The Time Saving Tricks Productive People Never Share
Your to-do list is growing, and your focus is slipping—how much longer can you keep up? Learn what simple shift could stop the spiral before burnout hits.
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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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Why 74% of Workers Never Finish Their Day’s Tasks
Most of us end the day busy but unsatisfied. Why do only 26% of workers actually finish what they planned? Today, we’ll uncover the mistakes stealing your productivity.
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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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A Scheduling Trick To Boost Your Productivity
We all know that weekly planning is key to productivity, but there’s a trick to scheduling tasks that can help you increase your focus.
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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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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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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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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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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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Using Shortcuts in Evernote
While the primary tools in Evernote are notes and notebooks, the ability to create shortcuts will streamline your workflow.
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