YUNOVA · Time Management & Productivity
Module 12: Personal productivity system
Getting Things Done (GTD) method
Key points
- GTD by David Allen has five steps: capture, clarify, organise, reflect, engage.
- Capture every task in a trusted inbox instead of keeping it in your head.
- If a task takes less than two minutes, do it now.
Building a personal productivity system
Key points
- A system combines a task list, a calendar and a regular review.
- Keep one trusted place for tasks rather than many scattered lists.
- Start simple and add tools only when a real need appears.
Time tracking apps
Key points
- Time tracking shows where your hours actually go.
- Apps like Toggl can track time manually or with timers.
- Review the data weekly to find time sinks and adjust your plans.
Quarterly review of your system
Key points
- Every quarter, check whether your goals and system still fit your life.
- Look at what worked, what did not and what to stop.
- Set priorities and goals for the next quarter.