Step-by-step: - Capture anything and everything that has your attention ("stuff"), yes everything
- If it isn't something you can and want to take action on, then trash or file it
- Write down what the desired, final outcome is (goal)
- Write down a single, specific next action that will get you a small step towards the goal
- Set up reminders in a way that you trust completely
- Organize next actions based on when and where you can perform them
- Perform regular reviews of this system
GTD alleviates the feeling of overwhelm. With a complete and current inventory of all your commitments, organized and reviewed in a systematic way, with reminders you trust, you can focus clearly, and make choices about what to do (and not do) at any moment. |
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I recommend that you read this article at "43 folders": http://www.43folders.com/2004/09/08/getting-started-with-getting-things-done
Once you are familiar with GTD, this one about applying LEAN principles to GTD may help: http://poder.dk/lean-gtd/ |
