The GTD® Virtual Study Group 340: How to Handle Big Changes
May 16, 2025
Life's big changes can be overwhelming, but effective strategies can help manage them with ease. The discussion delves into the emotional journey of change, highlighting the importance of letting go and moving forward. Participants share personal experiences in navigating transitions, differentiating between recurring tasks and project-based challenges. Fundamental productivity practices are revisited to simplify organization. The significance of self-reflection and gratitude during these times is emphasized, along with practical tools for personal growth.
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Christine's Major Life Changes
- Christine shared her experience of drastic life changes including marriage, moving from a farm to suburbs, and a new job role.
- She has many old tasks irrelevant to her new life and wonders whether to review or discard them entirely.
Purge or Keep Old Tasks Wisely
- Review old tasks relevant to your changing responsibilities but delete ones clearly no longer needed.
- Move possible future projects to someday/maybe lists rather than active tasks to avoid overwhelm.
Archive and Review Tasks Methodically
- Archive old task piles and review them during physical walkthroughs or scheduled reviews.
- Generate new, updated task piles based on current observations and discard obsolete tasks after assessment.
