347: Transitions

Transitions are everywhere, and most of them are not on the calendar. In this episode we dig into the ones that repeat every year, like back-to-school and fiscal year-end, plus the ones that just show up, like onboarding a new hire or planning a move. We even get into end-of-life planning with the Nokbox, and how a GTD® system keeps it all manageable. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Nokbox (a DIY estate-planning organizer box for end-of-life prep)

• Notion (used for house-hunting notes and planning)

• Trello (used to outline a move)

• 1Password (password manager)

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336: Engaging

In this episode we discuss the Engage Phase of Workflow of GTD. Lots of great insight and shares. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Five Phases of Workflow

• Microsoft To-Do

• Obsidian

• eProductivity

• Todoist

• David Allen on GTD® and Dealing with Interruptions

• Clear app

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335: Starting

Sometimes the hardest thing is just getting started. In this episode we look at how to get over that hurdle, and much more. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Mike Williams - natural planning method

• Endel app (focus timer)

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334: The Day In and Day Out of GTD

What does working in our GTD systems look like for the day-to-day? We share what works, and doesn't work, for us. Some great insights that just might help tweak your own system. Enjoy!

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329: Cleaning Up Your System

Every so often we experience a bit of friction with our task management system. What causes this? What signs can you look for that your system needs a bit of a clean up? What things might you need to look to clean up? On this episode we share our experiences over the years with what we look for and triggers us to do a clean up. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Getting Things Done® Podcast

• Todoist

• OmniFocus

• Evernote

• OmniFocus Ninja Screencasts by David Sparks

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321: Working with Partners

Working with partners is tricky, especially if they don't practice the same process and systems that you do (GTD®). So how do you get on the same page? How do you approach getting their involvement or buy in? How do you practice empathy for both yourself and others? We dive into this and so much more in this episode. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• Workflowy

• Asana

• Weekly Review Accountability Party

• Personal Productivity Club

• Organize365 - Sunday basket

• Stephen Covey System

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319: Energy Management

Understanding your energy levels and their impact on your productivity is so important. Are you a night owl? Are you swamped with back to back video calls? Can you fit in a quick nap? We cover it all in this episode. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• SimplicityBliss

• naps

• bird sounds

• meditation

• timeblocking

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308: Finding Your Joy with GTD®

Is your system sparking joy? Do you feel inspired by it? In this episode we look at our systems from that perspective. How can we inject more joy and inspiration into our systems, and by extension, into our lives? Such a great chat! Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

• Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

• Remember The Milk

• Todoist

• Someday / Maybe Lists

• Tiny Habits, The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg

• Time Off by John Fitch & Max Frenzel

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307: The Importance of Reflection

In this episode we really step up a couple of horizons and look at the importance of reflection. We often get so bogged down in the doing that we forget to look up and see the forest for the trees. Life is short and we really want to be focused on the goals that are really important to us. Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• woo-woo 😂

• Streaks

• Recipe Keeper

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305: Journaling

Journaling can add a whole new dimension of introspection for our systems. We look at journaling from many angles in this episode. Such a great listen! Enjoy!

Resources from the call:

• DayOne

• Evernote Journaling

• Carl Pullein Journaling

• Bullet Journal

• Journal Prompts:

• Full Focus Planner

• James Clear Annual Review prompts

• Rocketbook

• 18 Minutes by Peter Bregman

• Marshall Goldsmith Six Questions

• Gratitude journaling

• HBR article - We Make More Virtuous Choices When Using Pen and Paper

• Guided GTD Weekly Review® prompts with Meg Edwards

• Silk + Sonder - daily journaling audio

• The Life Organizer by Jennifer Louden

• The woman’s comfort book by Jennifer Louden

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