The GTD® Virtual Study Group 334: The Day In and Day Out of GTD
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Jan 10, 2025 Dive into the daily grind of implementing the Getting Things Done methodology. Hosts share personal stories of overcoming overwhelm while maintaining productivity. Discover effective time management strategies to prioritize tasks and navigate interruptions. Learn unique email management techniques and the importance of midweek reviews. The discussion also highlights the challenges of establishing work-life boundaries, especially in a hybrid work environment, and emphasizes the value of setting reminders to stay organized.
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Prioritize Tasks over Email
- Review your calendar and task management system first thing in the morning.
- This helps prioritize your own tasks before reacting to emails.
Reactive Work Life
- Cindy describes constantly reacting to external demands in her support role and personal life.
- She appreciates GTD's principles but struggles to implement them fully.
Calendar First
- Cindy uses Outlook and changed her open screen to the calendar.
- She and Michelle agree this is a good way to see commitments before emails.