Day 3 was exciting - trying to minimize my now ginormus list of tasks that I wish to complete someday, I created a separate list of things to do eventually that I labeled "soonish".
The items on this list are the nice to haves that will not get completed in the next few days but are collected so I won't forget them. Once something is recorded you don't need to worry about them. I review them every day and pull things from this list if I have related tasks or if I have extra time.
I must say the one thing that is keeping me on this GTD type program is the fact that I am now planning time for the fun stuff as well. A trip to the beach needs to be scheduled and just like cleaning the toilet I have to do it weather I want to or not.
Forcing me to slow down and take life one day at a time. "Forcing" me to relax and take the time to think about long term goals and the like.
As it is Sunday and I am wanting to relax I only have 3 things on my list for today:
- go to the beach
- relax
- get to bed early for the first day of my new job tomorrow.
And that is it! - anything else that happens is just a bonus!
I almost feel retired with a short list like this - but in the past I always try to consistantly do too much.
If you want more information on GTD check out the 43 folders website it has Many Many links with Many Many great tips on getting organized while simplifying and increasing productivity.
Cheers!
Jay Mart
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