I haven't even really begun to implement GTD, but as I move forward with my projects and tasks i have come to an important realization. Time. Time is what I think is holding me up. For example I knocked a few things off my lists and I realized that subconsciously I would not move on them because of the time commitment. I build fishing rods as my hobby and haven't touched one for a year because i never would follow the next action step which is order parts, why it took me 2 1/2 hours to complete that action step. Calling my friend (who likes to talk 45 minutes) ordering tickets to a Broadway show (45 minutes). So I believe subconsciously I avoid these tasks because time is precious and maybe I don't plan things out. This was a break through for me because I think this understanding will help me move forward with utilizing GTD and avoiding pitfalls. There are other reasons for avoidance, money,emotions,location etc... and maybe the big takeaway is when creating projects/next actions/someday maybe is to understand why we might not want to do something and appropriately categorize it. Then we can challenge those bad habits, put them off, or trash them as we see fit. It's funny but when I think about this system its not only the physical clutter but the mental chatter that seems to get cleared up through deeper self awareness. The better I know why I act or don't act the more control I have.
I apologize if I am rambling but I though I might just put this out there to see if there is anybody that can relate.
I apologize if I am rambling but I though I might just put this out there to see if there is anybody that can relate.