Last Wednesday, I checked off every single task on my to-do list—17 items, perfectly slotted into calendar blocks. As someone who practices and teaches the Getting Things Done (GTD) method with Notion, I pride myself on having a system that keeps my days structured and productive. Meetings were brief, emails succinct. On paper, it looked […]
Words Into Works #127 | The Ivy Lee Method
Imagine it’s 1918. You’re an executive at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Pennsylvania, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world. Despite the company’s success, you and your colleagues need help managing your time effectively. Enter Ivy Lee, a productivity consultant with a revolutionary idea. His method was so simple yet powerful that it […]
Words Into Works #087 | The Three Core Habits of Organization
In his book, The PARA Method: Simplify, Organise, and Master Your Digital Life, Tiago Forte posits that all information in our lives can be distilled into four categories: Forte emphasizes that while it may seem oversimplified to categorize a multifaceted life into four sections, the brilliance lies in its simplicity. An overly intricate system can […]
How to Set Up GTD in Notion (The Only Guide You Need)
If you’re looking to learn how to implement David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology in Notion, then you’re in the right place. In this blog post, I’ll share how I’m using GTD in Notion today (including detailed walkthroughs of how I’m using each list). Let’s take a look. Notion GTD: Everything You Need to […]
Words Into Works #083 | The Habit Loop
In his book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg explains that at the core of every habit is a three-step process called the habit loop. It begins with a cue, which can be internal (like a feeling) or external (like a time of day). The cue triggers your brain to go into automatic mode and decide […]