Get Clear for the New Year

Your productivity is at risk when you have an overflowing inbox, mental to-do list, and the chaos of undefined tasks. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

This week’s resources from GTD coaches and David Allen provide practical tools to regain control, think clearly, and focus on what truly matters.

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Taming the Chaos

Is your inbox derailing your focus with random emails? You’re not alone. Many people try to work directly out of their inboxes, creating chaos instead of clarity.

By clarifying and organizing—sorting actionable tasks, reference materials, and waiting-for items—you’ll build a system that works for you.

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Overwhelmed by Your Mental To-Do List?

Your brain isn’t a filing cabinet. It’s designed for thinking, not holding tasks. Overloading it compromises your ability to focus, be creative, and strategize.

In this blog post, David Allen reveals why the “Mind Sweep” technique, proven by decades of practice and backed by cognitive science, is the ultimate antidote to mental clutter.

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Are You Missing This Key to Productivity?

Clarifying your work is a prerequisite before engaging with it. In this 10-minute podcast episode, David Allen explores:

• Why defining tasks is critical
• How the Two-Minute Rule reclaims your time
• The secret to delegating effectively

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Quote of the Week

"You can only feel good about what you’re not doing when you know what you’re not doing." - David Allen

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Cheers,

GTD Focus

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