Getting back to the GTD Basics Part 4 – Projects
GTD Part 4 - Projects One of the challenges many people have with GTD is determining the difference between a project and a next action. Many times this line can seem blurry, but it's actually very sharply defined. A project is a series of next actions that leads to a result. For example. “Get snow tires for car”. Many people would just put that into a next action, but is that the next action? The…
Getting back to the GTD Basics Part 3 – Process the in-tray
This is part three in a series in the essentials of Getting Things Done, the system designed by David Allen. If you are a first timer or you are returning to Getting Things Done I hope this series will be helpful for you. Processing your in-tray (Remember your in-tray can be a physical tray, an email list or a combination, just make sure if you have more than one that you process all of them…
10 simple ways to get work done
With all of the distractions in today's world, just getting some time to get the work done can be challenging. Here are 10 simple ways to help you get work done. 1. Get ample sleep. You can't begin to become more productive if you don't have enough sleep. If can be tough to get to bed earlier but it is a very important first step. 2. Set clear goals. Select 2-3 tasks you want to get done…