KickAss: Specific projects, ideas that kick assĪnd then I have had project specific tabs for my clients, website or work. Inbox: I used to have a tab for inbox items, but I tend to process those on my desk and not in my notebook Agenda: My notes, fleshing out tasks, section of my notebook stuff I have to do in my car, errands, etcġ3. These are emails that I think of sending when I am not near my computer.ġ2. emails I have to send (or respond to) Note: I also manage my email in my email client. stuff I do at my computer (which is a laptop)ġ1. stuff I need to think about (half thoughts I want to flesh out more)ĩ. stuff I am waiting to hear back from peopleĨ. (Note: I used to have separate tabs for music, book recommendations, but I found it was easier for me to put it all on one list tab.)ĥ. Lists: My general catch-all tab for listy things. Projects: More or less my active project listģ. I realize that I didn't go into the explicit organizing of the notebook.
#ORGANIZEME AND GTD HOW TO#
Putting all your next actions in one generic to-do list.My friend Kathryn asked me how to create/organize a GTD notebook, so I created this little video for her. – Putting your Next Actions in blended ‘huh’ stacks. – Organize your Next Actions in clear categories. One for your wife, one for ‘the boss’, one for your little ones and so on. You can in fact have an Agenda List for all the key people in your life.
#ORGANIZEME AND GTD UPDATE#
It is the most dynamic of all contexts because meetings are often finalized ad-hoc and you need to have uninterrupted access to your ‘Agendas’ task pool to update it accordingly. Agendas – This list keeps you on track where real time interactions with other people are concerned.Errands – A list that nudges you to get ‘to-dos’ done when you are out and about.The list should allow you to easily remember the next actions associated with the agreements made in relation to the home turf. It is a complication of the tasks you have to complete at ‘work’ where it is both easy and logical to do them. At Office – This list belongs in your cubicle.Whenever you have access to your machine, you should automatically start checking items off. At Computer – This list should be near your computer station.It should be on your person because these days a mobile phone is ubiquitous and a long wait in a queue can be the ideal window of time to wrap some urgent conversations up. Calls – This list keeps track of all the phone calls that need to be made.GTD suggests creating at least 7 context specific sub-lists which start acting as mini-maps to optimize your productivity in a particular setting. Your Next Actions should be compartmentalized by context so that one activity can’t trespass on the time and place of another. Once you’ve clarified what your Next Action is, ‘Organize is putting the Next Actions in their appropriate categories The third step of GTD shows how you can organize your next actions, so that you can remember to do the right things at the right time.
#ORGANIZEME AND GTD FULL#
If you are living in the 21st century with a smart phone and an email account full of impatient ‘open me’ messages, you can do with some thoughtful organization of your agreements and next actions.
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It doesn’t really matter who you are and what you do. Because you were talking to your wife on the phone who told you…you guessed it right, to buy a dozen eggs.įor most of us, our busy lives are difficult labyrinths of ‘to-dos’ to navigate. To add insult to injury, you didn’t even get your tires checked. Now you are backing up into your parking spot and cursing yourself at the same time. You were supposed to pick up a dozen eggs from the mega mart and it is plumb on the way home.