Getting Things Done (GTD) Method

Created by author David Allen

This process helps you get things done by recording tasks on paper and then breaking them down into actionable work items.

Good for Creating focus

Good for Simplifying the task

How it works

Capture the actions that have your attention
These actions are tasks that can relate to anything from work to school to your personal life.

Clarify what they mean
Decide whether the tasks that have your attention are actionable or not. If an item is not actionable, ignore it for now. If the item is actionable, do it, delegate it, or set it aside.

Organize your actions
Prioritize your list according to what you need to get done when.

Reflect
Review your list of actions frequently to determine your next priority. Cross off tasks you have accomplished and update your list.

Engage
Take the actions you can complete right now.