Paul Jacobson

Tag: gtd

  • Getting Stuff Done with Interstitial Journaling

    Getting Stuff Done with Interstitial Journaling

    Rather than just working through a list of tasks in your task manager, the idea seems to be to maintain an ongoing narrative of your day. A benefit of this approach is a pretty high degree of mindfulness.

  • Ok Google, show me how to get things done

    Ok Google, show me how to get things done

    I recently started experimenting with Google Keep, Calendar and Reminders to get things done. I’ve only really just dipped my toe in the water but it’s been interesting so far.

  • What? Me? Procrastinate?

    What? Me? Procrastinate?

    Wow, Tim Urban’s TED Talk just speaks to why I procrastinate and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

  • The tools I use to be productive with ADHD

    The tools I use to be productive with ADHD

    Having ADHD doesn’t mean the end to productivity. What it means is that you need to develop a productivity system that plays to your strengths and reduces the likelihood you’ll wander off chasing squirrels.

  • Great GTD overview to coincide with OmniFocus 2 for iPad

    Great GTD overview to coincide with OmniFocus 2 for iPad

    Omni Group, the company that produces a number of terrific productivity apps that I use, has just released OmniFocus 2 for iPad. It is a long-awaited overhaul that updates the app in line with the Mac and iPhone versions. I rely on OmniFocus heavily and use it several times a day. It is such a…

  • Relaxing in the middle of a task tornado

    Ever have one of those days when you feel like you are in the middle of a task and project tornado? Times like those remind me of one of David Allen’s mantras from his book “Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life”: Relax, refocus The other two members of my team are…