The GTD® Virtual Study Group 141: Habits & GTD
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Apr 9, 2015 Dive into the fascinating world of habits and productivity through the lens of GTD. Discover how a mind sweep can organize your thoughts and tackle mental clutter. Explore the evolving habits essential for managing task overload, and learn the significance of personalized capture systems. Gain insights on mastering tasks and emails to promote efficiency. Delve into effective communication strategies that keep teams accountable, and find ways to balance responsibilities while fostering a proactive work environment.
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GTD and Focus
- GTD is about focusing on what you will do, not what you won't do.
- Qualifying and deferring tasks allows for better focus and appropriate engagement.
Mind Sweep Overwhelm
- People often feel overwhelmed after a mind sweep due to the sheer volume of tasks.
- Anchoring projects with next actions brings closure and reduces overwhelm.
Selective Capture
- Consider writing down tasks only after thinking about them twice.
- This filters for truly important tasks and reduces capture overwhelm.