Does anyone here use GTD in their work practice? I am trying to juggle a busy sometimes stressful job with studying for a degree plus include having a life and i am looking for some tools that may help me. I know that sometimes i do not work in the most efficient manner and i can start to feel overwhelmed and lose track of tasks and some googling has lead me to GTD, before i invest any more time i thought i would ask the TZ hive mind...
Tom
I use a paper 'To Do' list.
Each night, I write down all the things I need to do. I also catagorise them, (e.g. Computer work, business, household etc) so I can tackle them in blocks.
If I need to, I add to it during the day. It's very satisfying ticking them off as I go, and it gives you clear reminders of what still needs to be done.
Hi Tom,
Have you seen this?
https://treerootsnotebook.com
Dave,Originally Posted by Dave O'Sullivan
Thanks for the suggestion, i already run a notebook that is useful for making notes and running a small to-do list of simple tasks but harder to expand and track more complicated tasks (in my experience). I do enjoy ticking things off as i complete them but some tasks can be left behind or need to be constantly brought forward, hence why i have tried to find a simple system that may complement the note book?
Thanks again,
Tom
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i hadn't but will take a close look later, thanks.
I have tried that, but it didn't really work for me. What I do now, is simply using Google Keep to organise my to-do lists, and to alert me for important things.
I might reread the book at some point, and try to get into it again though.
I haven’t looked at gtd but have used Evernote
I have a note where I add daily tasks
At the end of the day I duplicate the daily task list for the next day, deleting any completed tasks, marking any held over tasks as such, (bold< colour etc) adding in any new
I also add a section in the daily note where I can capture tasks for tomorrow as I go through the day
If I find tasks are growing in importantance or risk etc I can create a dedicated note for it or if it warrants it a notebook.
It’s not perfect but when I’m disciplined it’s good, I believe there are also some plug ins for outlook now, but haven’t checked them out.
Forgot:-
To say I also have some templates set up so I have access to a templates for Daily To Do list, Meeting Agenda / Notes, Phone log and a Eisenhower Matrix so can quickly capture data for these while on the hoof.
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Have you looked at bullet journaling http://bulletjournal.com?
I’ve tried lots of systems over the years but now use bullet journaling it works for me
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Basic do-lists are best.
The problem with GTD and other 'systems' is that they tend to organise you to get everything done.
The real trick is to only do the important things and to leave the rest undone.
Having done the crucial bits, you are better off doing nothing, ready to spring onto something vital that needs your full attention, rather than filling your time with energy sapping distractions lined up in perfect sequence by your time management app.
Isn’t this what wives and girlfriends are for?
I have come to realise that there is some truth to this and looking back through my notebooks does remind me of how many important tasks I haven’t done which have not had an impact, I am getting much better at identifying these important tasks..
I li’e the look of bullet journalling, thank you to those who suggested it.
What you need is
Mans Unique Memos.
In others words your Mum they’re really good at organising your life.
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I just had a glance, and for me it looks to suffer from the same as GTD; too complicated. But I will look further into it. Thanks!
Is that a Filofax from the 80' reinvented?
Onenote works for me. I have a todo list linked to other notes and then each day prioritise those that I need to get on and do. For bigger picture planning I use a similar approach with a list of per quarter deliverables.
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