Today’s newsletter explores how GTD® meets individuals exactly where they are, helping people with various needs and roles manage overwhelm and prevent burnout.
How GTD Helps Prevent Burnout
Educators navigate a profession filled with constant change and the responsibility of supporting hundreds of students with diverse needs. So how do they manage it all without burning out?
In this conversation, high school teacher Eric Johnson and university professor David Wright share how GTD is more than just a productivity method—it’s a lifeline.
Discover how GTD helps them stay centered in hectic environments, make clear decisions under pressure, and avoid the trap of overcomplicating systems.
Even if you don’t work in education, this conversation offers a meaningful look at how GTD supports individuals in high-demand roles.
👉 Watch the full video (30 minutes) here.
GTD Coaching and ADHD
People with ADHD often feel like they’re swimming against the tide when it comes to productivity, especially when traditional methods don’t stick.
GTD coaches Meg Edwards and Mary O’Malley explain how GTD provides a supportive framework for those with ADHD to create systems that feel natural, not oppressive.
Through personalized coaching, clients don’t just manage their daily tasks, they begin to trust their thinking so making decisions comes more easily.
👉 Watch the full video (14 minutes) here.
How to Get Others on Board with GTD
You’ve embraced GTD, but your team is still struggling to catch up. Sound familiar?
In this conversation with GTD creator David Allen, learn how to integrate GTD thinking into your team’s workflow, without forcing it on anyone.
Instead of “selling” the system, David shows how simple habits like asking the right questions in meetings and clarifying next actions can shift the entire team’s mindset.
It’s all about modeling the behavior and inviting others to adopt it naturally.
👉 Watch the full video (8 minutes) here.
Quote of the Week
“To make knowledge productive, we will have to learn to see both forest and tree. We will have to learn to connect.” – Peter F. Drucker
Know someone under pressure at work or struggling to stay focused with ADHD? Share this post with them.
Cheers,
GTD Focus
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