This week, two GTD® coaches show how small adjustments in defining and managing your next actions can turn endless to-do lists into sustainable progress.
Why Some Tasks Never Get Done
The issue isn’t procrastination. It’s how the next action is defined.
There’s always at least one to-do on your list that seems stuck, never moving closer to completion. GTD coach Julie Ireland shares a story that explains why.
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed Before You Even Start
When new responsibilities land in your lap, it’s easy to feel buried before you’ve even begun. GTD coach Meg Edwards shares how taking over a family property initially felt like a flood of projects, but soon became a clear, manageable workflow.
The key was slowing down and defining the very first step for each project. By clarifying the next action, Meg was able to turn overwhelm into focus and progress.
Feeling Stressed by Your To-Do List? Here’s the Fix
Ever glance at your next action list and feel your chest tighten? Julie shares simple but powerful strategies to reclaim that sense of calm and focus you’re missing.
From defining clear, granular next actions to keeping lists manageable, and from using due dates wisely to creating “on hold” spaces for tasks you can’t tackle yet, it’s not about doing more, it’s about a smarter approach.
The result is less anxiety and a system you can trust to keep your commitments visible without overwhelming yourself.
Quote of the Week
“I’ve never met anyone who said they didn’t feel a little better if they sat down and made a list.” – David Allen
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Cheers,
GTD Focus
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