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Search results for query: desk

  1. TimBourne

    analysing desk space organization or studying at a room on a stool with a desk - is there a better way to ergonomically position my body and the objec

    ...the note in the picture (end line quoted: "example how used note book and (laptop for reading E-book kindle)" Where basically I have a type of desk which is maybe 1 and 1/2 meters by 1/2 meter, which is cluttered, laptop placed on it, then I am holding a note book sheet in one hand with a...
  2. TimBourne

    summarizing what I took from the book "checklist manifesto" in appreciation of user @Wilson Ng

    ...collect loose paper and materials* People at a work station - not backlog -(what is back log defined as?) This is really current, what's on your desk, wallet (why example of wallet, I keep that in back) Not something currently working on Sweep it up and put it on your in-basket [again what's...
  3. G

    What if @Computer wasn't a context?

    @cfoley Again, thank you for your good GTD post Likewise . . . clear-&-crisp Contexts remains GTD paramount in preventing "List Numbness" from setting into one's GTD system ? Even the most subtle of overlaps can 'cripple' the best of GTD systems Clear distinction(s) is one of the most...
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    What if @Computer wasn't a context?

  5. TimBourne

    GTD rutt “per say” - symptoms of autism ASD - Asana list manager messy or cluttered- looking for new list manager suggestions "

    I've - don't know who Ryder is OK "I had an idea to use the one binder for fitness info tho maybe I should - use I don't know if what I have is best - I remember I just had some coloured card type product which can use in binders, could check Cancal? you keep entertainment stuff in a...
  6. F

    GTD rutt “per say” - symptoms of autism ASD - Asana list manager messy or cluttered- looking for new list manager suggestions "

    ...finding anything ! If someone call me and speck about a new building he wants to give me I just take a paper sheet, I have a big stack under ma desk write the date, who it comes from and notes everything. Then when it is done is is reported in xls and after it is classified in the section...
  7. A

    What if @Computer wasn't a context?

    Thank you, this was a real eye-opener after struggling with the suggested standard contexts.
  8. G

    Had ChatGPT help me out with my contexts

    @ivanjay205 Thank you for your very good post Just a GTD chime in with all due respect to ChatGPT For appropriate engagement, have been using a different 'Overarching' Contexts: Internal and External which seems especially helpful for 'delegation clarity' . . . if something Internal is in the...
  9. I

    Had ChatGPT help me out with my contexts

    ...important to me. As I was explaining things to ChatGPT to see what it would come up with I decided that you know what having a document on my desk clearly explaining and defining each one would be great. So after 20 minutes of playing around here is the document "we" landed on. I am...
  10. G

    Easier GTD Capturing

    @Matt_M Nice . . . have been emailing to email account for promptly immediate Clarifying / Organizing into digital email system and drive system mostly for Support and Reference when extra capacity is appropriate . . . easiest digital input Work Flow engagement thus far Thank you very much sir
  11. M

    Easier GTD Capturing

    For capture when not at my desk, I just text myself on my iPhone since I am in iMessage the majority of the time. Syncs between my MacBook and my iPhone seamlessly. I then just go through my text messages on my MacBook and mark off the ones that I processed with reactions/stickers/etc. It's also...
  12. Lucas W.

    Connecting Notes and Task Lists

    ...support materials in their most natural place – for emails – in your email software, for files – in your PC folders, for papers in your manila desk folders etc. Work your framework where you have easy access to all of your support materials (it will reduce the friction) instead of trying to...
  13. C

    Easier GTD Capturing

    ...but instead looked at how to use what I already carry better, or to make subtle changes in my environment to make capturing easier. At my desk, I already have the pens and paper I need. They are always there. When out and about, I like to carry as little as possible. For me it's wallet...
  14. G

    Getting less important stuff done

    @GTDChemist Clean up the GTD system to keep it 'Nice-&-Ready' ?
  15. GTDChemist

    Getting less important stuff done

    ...finishing a challenging task, I need a change of context so that I can recharge. So, I might process my inbox or take a short walk, clean up my desk, take out the mail, pay some bills, update a checklist, or go chat with a colleague. Then I can ramp up again for another challenging task...
  16. TimBourne

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    I keep my keys in a type of runner bag on my waist" I have a 3 tray metal intray on my desk I shared picture of before persons @gtdstudente also suggested I keep a small intray physical box in my room - where put everything in "in tray" OK I haven't been doing that first time herd "3 things"...
  17. Wilson Ng

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    ...at home. This is the place where you put your keys and any documents. When you come home, put your keys and letters there. It might be on your desk with a physical in-tray. It could be a big bowl or platter. As long as you put everything in one place. It's a new habit for you. As soon as you...
  18. TimBourne

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    OK You use one in-tray but I have six you look at your apps once a week ? reviewed from your memory . I do that after exercise by making a manual task -but they would probably be on your list manager? ... *scanning over* Your more advanced then myself say you have job as...
  19. Wilson Ng

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    ...review workflow that will fit you. Customize it. Break it down to the smallest next action (check Outlook Inbox, check physical in-tray on my desk). You'll find some things that you were reviewing didn't really need to be reviewed as often or can be deleted. Try to simplify over time. It...
  20. TimBourne

    Problems I feel like I have with weekly review checklist links to my cognitive impairment with neurodegeneration ' SV

    'I can try using obsidian again '
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