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Search results for query: desk

  1. Broomscot

    Replacing the idea of Tool Based Contexts with Areas of Focus?

    ...that I either didn't want to see on my main list or, for clarity, wanted to see on a list of its own. I work at home, and if I'm working at my desk, I don't want to know about outdoor tasks, so those go on a separate list. I have a secondary computer in a different room, so I have a list for...
  2. G

    Replacing the idea of Tool Based Contexts with Areas of Focus?

    ...ALSO make a batch of scones to freeze. I should note that this may involve "actions" that look like "Use up the cream". For work or other desk activities, my contexts are more likely to be about time and mental/emotional resources. So a context might be "Mindless Batch Tasks" or...
  3. Mrs-Polifax

    Has anyone gone back to paper?

    Thanks, @cfoley. I appreciate your response about index cards. It seems very convenient to have the Project and Next Actions on reverse sides of the same index card to keep aware of the relationship. Did you turn your index cards with the Next Action side up and put them in order of Context...
  4. C

    Has anyone gone back to paper?

    ...made linking them an effortless side effect. * I could easily "select" a subset of a list. * I could spread them out over the whole floor or desk, grouping them in different ways. * It was nice manipulating information on a physical medium. I moved to using notebooks a couple of months ago...
  5. G

    wrote on a5 piece of paper and put in my in tray was literally this: why allen recommends taking capturing devices where you go: for example keeping

    ...all the features I want to OmniFocus, I might just use that.) Sometimes, based on mood, I want to write on paper, so I do have a notebook at my desk. I don't file those things away forever. Instead, I periodically review them and either delete/trash them or put them in my more formal GTD...
  6. TimBourne

    trying (Making my own") uploading reading notes in new thread while starting on basics

    ...plastic intrays? so far I just have 2 , which had placed on bedroom floor (because don't actually have a legimate (typo) writing surface or desk in my bedroom - I just have a small TV table put laptop on and bed side desk - "I use my floor as a writing surface" I think I addressed everything...
  7. H

    What type of physical inbox do you use?

    I am pleased with both the affordability and durability of the desk trays that I have owned for a considerable amount of time. Although they may not be extravagant, being made of simple black plastic, they possess a decent appearance and perform admirably. While they fall slightly short in...
  8. Mrs-Polifax

    What type of physical inbox do you use?

    I'm happy with the cost and serviceability of the desk trays I've had nearly forever. They are not fancy, just black plastic, but they look fine and they work well. They are not quite long enough to hold legal-sized items, but they fit letter-sized items with about an inch to spare. They hold a...
  9. D

    Stopping flags

    Yes I always do them at the desk with the computer. I find if I have a spare 10 minutes that I often look here first, as many of the tasks are quite quick. I don’t really like doing admin tasks which is why due dates for bills forces me to look at the bigger tasks.
  10. S

    New to System: Project Support Materials vs. Reference (specific around NirvanaHQ)

    ...recreate that document in references in Nirvana (since it can't hold attachments). I also would likely put the Design Basis paper folder on my desk or my little file holder box under the desk for easy grabs. When I am not using it or working on something else I slide it back into my file...
  11. G

    One Notebook for all

    I've come to accept that I'm never going to use the back side of my notebook pages, and I'm never going to use a page for more than one topic. One topic per page, the content always visible because it's always on only one side, removes a lot of mental/mechanical clutter. I have started using...
  12. René Lie

    One Notebook for all

    Sometimes I use my Rocketbook - as it's a 'whiteboard' book that you scan into your digital medium of choice, at least it's environmental friendly!
  13. G

    One Notebook for all

    ArtVandelay, Sorry for the GTD 'overkill' My GTD bad
  14. A

    One Notebook for all

    Yeah, that's what I'm doing (have done now)....I have a padfolio. One meeting, one page. Rip each page out and put on desk at the end of each meeting. Daily-ish, I go through them and add anything actionable to my Google Tasks, etc. I just feel like it's kinda wasteful compared to a normal -...
  15. G

    Cable Mgt - A Project in my list that isn't moving!

    Especially like the extra "Already to Go" capacity ;-)
  16. M

    Cable Mgt - A Project in my list that isn't moving!

    You all inspired me and I’ve cleared out my mess of cables near my desk that was causing me stress. Separated them into frequently used and ‘other’. ‘Other’ have gone into a box in a cupboard out of my way. Frequently used are organised as in the picture
  17. LoraS

    What type of physical inbox do you use?

    ...so in love that I ordered more. A couple even came chipped from shipping and they replaced them, no questions asked. I recently had to move my desk to a more cramped area and I sprung for the printer stand. Amazing quality! I can say that if you invest in them, you won't need to get any...
  18. kiteracer

    What type of physical inbox do you use?

    On a whim I searched eBay for “GTD desk tray” and one search result popped up. This thing is almost perfect, not sure how I feel about blue faux leather though. I’m gonna reach out to the seller and see if they’d be willing to sell 4 trays. https://www.ebay.com/itm/166274536614
  19. dtj

    What type of physical inbox do you use?

    Taking a cue from my email archive, I have used the KISS principle and have one 6ish inch plastic tote that fits on the shelf right behind my desk. That's where all the physical detritus goes, that needs to be figured out later. When it overflows, I go through it and throw away that which is no...
  20. mickdodge

    What type of physical inbox do you use?

    I like all things wood (desk, chair, bookshelf, etc), so I splurged and bought one of these about two years ago as my physical inbox on my desk: https://www.levenger.com/collections/shelves-storage/products/cubi-drawer-single It's held up surprisingly well considering the heavy things I...
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