Getting Things Done

From the archives: David shares his experience with GTD on the road and optimizing travel productivity.

Part 2 of 2 (The complete conversation is available at GTDconnect) David Allen met with three trainers from our global network, to discuss how GTD can help to reduce burnout. While it has been an issue for years, burnout has been rising steeply since early 2020. The World Health Organization now calls burnout an official medical diagnosis. It is a result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion increased mental distance from one?s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one?s job reduced professional efficacy For this discussion, David is joined by Emily Gregory, Morten Rovik, and William Elliott. Morten shared an infographic on the stress curve. You can click here to download the PDF. Emily Gregory VitalSmarts One Productive Minute Morten Rovik produktiveNorge GTD Nordic podcast (in English) William Elliott ActionCo

Part 1 of 2 David Allen met with three trainers from our global network, to discuss how GTD can help to reduce burnout. While it has been an issue for years, burnout has been rising steeply since early 2020. The World Health Organization now calls burnout an official medical diagnosis. It is a result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion increased mental distance from one?s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one?s job reduced professional efficacy For this discussion, David is joined by Emily Gregory, Morten Rovik, and William Elliott. Morten shared an infographic on the stress curve. You can click here to download the PDF. Emily Gregory VitalSmarts One Productive Minute Morten Rovik produktiveNorge GTD Nordic podcast (in English) William Elliott ActionCo

From the archives: David talks about the challenge of procrastination and the reasons why we do it. He also explains the difference between procrastination and intuitive holding.

From the Archives: David talks about organizing project actions and explains that when we're thinking about a theme, topic, project, problem, situation, we tend to want to see everything about that all together...

From the archives: David steps out of his comfort zone to talk about his story and what excites him. 

From the Archives: David talks with Richard Rierson on the Dose of Leadership podcast about GTD®

From the Archives: David explains that there is no perfect tool, it doesn't matter. It does matter that you have a tool or some tools, and not rely on our psyches. You need a tool that matches the function.

From the archives: Coach Meg Edwards talks about how to get to a complete project list if you're like most people who hover at 30%-80% complete project lists, and how to get them to 100% complete.

GTD Coach, Meg Edwards, expands on what she sees as problems with people's incomplete Project Lists with a personal example.

From the archives: Les McKeown talks to David Allen about GTD for his Predictable Success podcast.

From the archives: History, So It Doesn't Repeat, interviews David Allen. They explore personal productivity and how to clear our mental RAM. You'll discover how to Get Things Done® and learn how to make informed choices with ease, by learning a few keystone habits, you'll be primed to be productive and create a stress free environment. Learning is the answer, what is the question?

From the archives: David talks about all the keys to filing and how it relates to GTD® and how it creates "clean edges".

From the archives: David talks about having a window into the professional world for kids before they enter into the working life.

From the Archives: David Allen on setting Goals for 2010 with Christy Nicholson of Scientific American. Advice you can use for any new year.

Please enjoy a segment from a webinar David Allen did for our GTD Connect members. It’s a guided mind sweep. It’s a really great opportunity to experience what you’ll find at GTDconnect.com and also be able to walk yourself through this really important practice with your GTD implementation. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever else you find your podcasts. Or simply head over to: https://gettingthingsdone.com/podcasts #GTD #gettingthingsdone #DavidAllen #GTDpartner #GTDofficial #mindlikewater #FreedomFocusGTD #WeeklyReview #somedaymaybe  

David talks about the value of the GTD Weekly Review®

GTD Coach, Meg Edwards, talks about how you can customize your lists and tells you how she sets up her action lists. Find what works for you.

In this episode, Meg Edwards shares how she performs an outdoor Mind Sweep.  She models for us how a Mind Sweep can be done anywhere, and how this process can be used to bring additional items to mind when you're in a given context. If you'd like to hear more about the Mind Sweep and how it can serve you in capturing more items to gain control, listen to episode 3 where David Allen guides you through a full Mind Sweep.