Summary
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a time management system developed by David Allan. The core idea is to record every to-do or might-do item in an external system instead of keeping them in your head. The system details how to organise, categorise and prioritise all the things based on Areas of the Responsibilities (AoR) and contexts. For example, a list for when you spend time with family at home at the weekends or tasks that are suitable for daily commute to work. Here, family time is the AoR, and home is the physical context.
By unloading todos from one’s cognitive short-memory, we can eliminate back-burners, reduce stress, ultimately be more productive, and get things done.
References
- Allen, D. (2015). Getting things done: the art of stress-free productivity. London: Piatkus Books.