When everything feels urgent and every opportunity pulls you in a different direction, how do you stay grounded and actually make progress? This week, we explore ways to regain focus, manage the unexpected, and move forward with clarity.
Why Infinite Possibilities Create Overwhelm
Feeling stretching in all directions? Stress doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from infinite possibilities. When you try to chase every opportunity at work, at home, and in your community, it’s easy to feel stretched.
GTD coach Meg Edwards explains how applying the Threefold Nature of Work can transform the way you approach your projects. You’ll learn why it is essential to leave space for clarifying, doing, and handling the unplanned. You’ll also see how pausing before saying yes or renegotiating commitments can protect your focus.
Bonus! One client working with Meg realized she couldn’t take on new projects for five months and discovered that the clarity from the Threefold Nature of Work gave her real freedom instead of feeling restricted.
Applying the Threefold Nature of Work
How often do you feel like your day is swallowed by emails, meetings, and unexpected tasks? Probably more often than you’d like to admit.
GTD coach Christina Armstrong shares practical ways to manage overflowing meetings, process notes efficiently, and leave space for unplanned tasks. With one shift in your approach, you can reduce overwhelm and fully engage with your work while still making time for what matters most, like focused moments with your family.
Finding Your Next Step When You’re Stuck
We’ve all had that project that just won’t move forward. The way forward isn’t forcing an answer. It’s asking a better question: What do I need to know first?
In this video, GTD coach Christina Armstrong shows how focusing on what you need to learn can reveal the next step. Even small actions can clarify the path and get your project moving again.
Quote of the Week
“Before undergoing a surgical operation, arrange your temporal affairs. You may live.” – Ambrose Bierce
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Cheers,
GTD Focus
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