I have just spent a weekend on my own in Munich and decided to get back to implementing the Getting Things Done techniques. I managed to read my way through about three quarters of the David Allen book. At the same time I implemented the techniques, managing to empty my head of a lot of stuff that had built up over the last four months. Overall I managed to accumulate 150 items in my inbox.
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So what do we need to do to start on our mission to master the art of Getting Things Done. First we need to identify somewhere that is our base. ideally this will be our study, or if you have no other options the corner of the lounge where the computer happens to be, or your office desk at work. If you are really committed to this then getting hold of the book Getting Things Done by David Allen would be a great start, I have, but you can simply follow the basics as I cover them if you prefer. You could even buy the book once you see the light!
The reason behind the base is a place to store all of the materials that you deem to be needed after we have cleared our heads of stuff. Half the battle here is getting into a habit of reviewing where things are. Doing this at your base will allow all of the resources you have to be used. This may include your computer, PDA, phone, notebook and some kind of filing system. David recommends having a stack of plain paper and files available to help you empty your head and organise.
So the big moment! Lets start to empty our heads ….
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Now that I have introduced you all to the Life-Interface and summarised what it means, I thought I would start the process of activating our Life-Interfaces. In other words start to take action to improve our all round well being.
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So let’s begin the journey to a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Relax in a comfortable chair, with a hot drink, and a notebook. Think about your life as it is today and where it is heading. Does it fit with what you wanted for you and your family? Do you have a life plan that you are working towards? May be retirement at a certain age or a dream house, or if you are too young at the moment a career path, your next holiday!
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If you have browsed this site you will know that this year has been one of the strangest and life changing of my life! I am sitting here writing this alone, in a small apartment in Munich with my wife and children hundreds of miles away in the UK. I must admit though it is not all doom and gloom at least we are financially more stable than we were 4 months ago! But this year has taught me a few things about myself.
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If you have read through my ‘about’ section of this website you will know that 2008 has been a year of change. Little did I know when I sat down for my Christmas dinner last year that so much would happen before my next Christmas.
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