GTD update

[anotheranon]

I got a pack of index cards and a recipe box to start an embryonic "getting things done" plan - one thing to do per card; when task is done the card gets thrown out (or reshuffled to the back of the pack if it's something that repeats). dotheranon is giving me use of the GTD book and some templates.

Hopefully this will help me keep up with all my bajillion tiny theengs...

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[geekchick]

You might also find yesthattom's book Time Management for System Administrators useful too. It's based on similar GTD principles, and it's not just for sysadmins; as one of the commenters at O'Reilly says, it could just as appropriately be called "Time Management for Techies Who Get Interrupted Frequently". I tried it out for a while at work and it definitely helped me get back on track, but I never quite got it into an established habit. =/ I should try again.

And don't forget about GTTFD with Henry Rollins. ;)

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I'll take a look at TMFSA as soon as I have a chance (spoken like a true unorganized person :P)

Re: GTTFD - yeah, fear might be a good motivator to start/keep the habit :P

[margorose.livejournal.com]

I like the card method, too. It works best for me if I always have cards and a pen handy, so that no fleeting thought or idea goes uncaptured. I have them in my purse, on the bedside table, and in the visor of my car. Then during my morning review I put them all into OmniFocus.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Keeping the cards on hand is the habit I'm trying to get into - none of this "I'll make a note when I get back to my desk/when I get home" etc. stuff.

Once I get this habit embedded I might try looking at OmniFocus or other software - I'm actually trying not to rely TOO heavily on any one technology because computers crash, apps break, etc. Having said this, I'm finding my Google Calendar notifications helpful...