The GTD® Virtual Study Group 169: Engaging: Making the Best Action Choices
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May 1, 2018 Dive into the art of making effective action choices! Learn how context can shape your productivity and streamline decision-making. Explore the power of intuition in prioritization and discover ways to balance planned tasks with unexpected challenges. Tackle email management woes with savvy strategies that prioritize deep work. Find out how to shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive one, aligning your daily actions with your core values. It's all about mastering your choices for a more meaningful and productive life!
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Context Customization
- Customize contexts in your GTD system to match your specific needs and workflow.
- Consider sub-contexts for batching similar tasks, like "Computer/Excel" or "Computer/Calendar", for increased efficiency.
People and Shopping Contexts
- Tom found context, especially for people and shopping, life-changing.
- He uses contexts to track discussion topics for meetings and items to buy, greatly improving his organization.
Avoid Micro-Contexts
- Avoid creating too many micro-contexts with only a few tasks each.
- This leads to forgetting tasks and makes it difficult to maintain an overview.