The Getting Things Done (GTD) method has been around for years, popping up regularly on productivity blogs and forums since David Allen first published Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity in 2001. Since then, he's updated the book a bit and the concept has become increasingly popular. Here's how you can use it in your own life.
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Allen’s website calls GTD “a personal productivity methodology that will redefine the way you approach your life and work.” It’s based on the idea that you need to simplify your workload, or at least how you think about your workload, because the more ideas, information, and stress you have in your head, the harder it is to figure out what you actually need to do, let alone do it. GTD is, of course, about getting things done, not about spending all your time thinking about what needs to be done.
When you GTD, you’re clearing out all the clutter from your brain and dumping it somewhere you can sort through it, streamline it, and make actionable decisions. If you often feel overwhelmed or like you just have too much on your mind, this method might be great for you.
While the GTD methodology is extensive enough to fill an entire book, it can be easily broken down into five main parts:
