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dwilzon
Guest
What do you do with the action after it has been completed? Do you delete it or archive it for later reference?
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Frank Buck
Guest
Most often, I check it as done. (Performing a search will return items that are completed as well as archived items in Outlook).
There are times when I replace the action just completed with the next action. This is particularly true if I have information in the note section (notes from phone call regarding the completed action) that I may need.
If the item appears to be something of "lasting value" (again, probably because of documentation in the notes section), I drag the task (in Outlook) to the "Notes" icon and add the date as the very first thing in the first line of the note.
There are times when I replace the action just completed with the next action. This is particularly true if I have information in the note section (notes from phone call regarding the completed action) that I may need.
If the item appears to be something of "lasting value" (again, probably because of documentation in the notes section), I drag the task (in Outlook) to the "Notes" icon and add the date as the very first thing in the first line of the note.
tallmarvin
Registered
I delete. Unless you are in a business environment where documentation of all your 'done' activities are required, just delete and move on to the next action. What you have already 'done' should be self-evident...a done action is reminder enough for me.
Getting buried in self-reporting is a form of water torture. Make things easier on yourself and your system by deleting items that are completed.
Getting buried in self-reporting is a form of water torture. Make things easier on yourself and your system by deleting items that are completed.
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Anonymous
Guest
Thank you.
Thank you for your comments! The whole purpose of GTD is to become like water, not be tortured by it!
tallmarvin said:
Thank you for your comments! The whole purpose of GTD is to become like water, not be tortured by it!
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AMS
Guest
I also delete and get it out of my way. Easier for me to move forward then.
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Electronic Perceptions
Guest
I mark it done and eventually archive it. This is for historical/reference purposes -- if I ever need to look back at discussions, agreements, decisions, confirmation numbers, etc, -- I can do so easily.
The main reason though, is the satisfaction I get from it. Being able to look back through the day/week/month and seeing everything I've accomplished makes me feel productive... as if I'm getting somewhere.
My few cents
Kathy
The main reason though, is the satisfaction I get from it. Being able to look back through the day/week/month and seeing everything I've accomplished makes me feel productive... as if I'm getting somewhere.
My few cents
Kathy
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helenjc
Guest
I delete them at the end of the month but before I do so I scan them all to
1) like Kathy feel 'proud' that although I felt like I wasn't getting much done that I actually DID achieve a lot
2) also like Kathy, occasionally some vital piece of information slips through the cracks - someone's cell phone number that didn't get entered from a new business contact etc - the name of someone in a store that I didn't note in my contacts but is on a completed to do....etc...
Just occasionally I've been glad they're there.....
cheers
Helen
1) like Kathy feel 'proud' that although I felt like I wasn't getting much done that I actually DID achieve a lot
2) also like Kathy, occasionally some vital piece of information slips through the cracks - someone's cell phone number that didn't get entered from a new business contact etc - the name of someone in a store that I didn't note in my contacts but is on a completed to do....etc...
Just occasionally I've been glad they're there.....
cheers
Helen