Getting Things Done (GTD) is a systematic approach to organizing tasks, projects, and commitments to achieve stress-free productivity. ## Core Principles 1. Capture everything that has your attention 2. Clarify what each item means 3. Organize into appropriate categories 4. Review regularly 5. Take action on what's important ## Components ### 1. Capture - Write down every task, idea, or commitment - Use a trusted system (digital or analog) - Keep capture tools always accessible ### 2. Clarify - Process what each item means - Decide if it's actionable - Determine next actions ### 3. Organize - Projects list - Next actions list - Waiting for list - Someday/Maybe list - Reference material ### 4. Reflect - Daily review - Weekly review - Monthly/Quarterly review ### 5. Engage - Choose actions based on: - Context - Time available - Energy level - Priority ## Usage Used for managing personal and professional tasks, reducing mental load, and increasing productivity. Provides a complete system for capturing and processing all commitments. ## Related Concepts - **[[Productivity Systems Hub]]** - Comprehensive productivity resources - [[Task Management]] - [[Weekly Review]] - [[Inbox Zero]] - [[Bullet Journal]] - Alternative organization system - [[Frameworks/Atomic Habits|Atomic Habits]] - Complementary habit system ## Best Practices - Start small with one component at a time - Build the habit gradually - Review and refine your system regularly ## Examples and Applications - **Task Management:** Capture, clarify, organize, reflect, engage - **Project Planning:** Break down complex projects into actionable steps - **Email Management:** Process inbox to zero regularly - See also: [[Eisenhower]], [[Atomic Habits]], [[Frameworks Map]]