The Omni Show How Rosemary Orchard Uses OmniFocus
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Feb 24, 2025 Join productivity expert Rosemary Orchard, co-host of TWiT.tv’s iOS Today, as she shares her secrets for mastering OmniFocus. She delves into task batching strategies and how to tackle overwhelming to-do lists, especially during life changes. Rosemary emphasizes integrating AI and automation into workflows while providing a beginner's guide to using these tools. She also discusses finding inspiration in unexpected places, revealing how creativity flourishes with the right resources and connections.
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Batching and Granularity
- Batch similar tasks, like packaging parcels for returns and errands, to increase efficiency.
- Decrease granularity for routine tasks to avoid overwhelm; capture essential details in notes if needed.
Action Groups and Notes
- Rosemary uses action groups in OmniFocus to chunk related tasks, improving organization.
- She keeps detailed subtasks in notes for reference, even after chunking, as a backup for brain-dead days.
Future Project Planning
- Use OmniOutliner for future project planning; easily convert outlines into OmniFocus projects when ready.
- This prevents active OmniFocus from getting cluttered with aspirational but not immediate projects.
