What if the key to a clear mind lies in the details you overlook?
Is it Clarified?
Do certain thoughts or tasks keep resurfacing during your mind sweep? It’s likely because they haven’t been fully clarified.
GTD coach Alana Wright shares a personal experience about how unclear goals can continue to linger in your mind, even if they’re captured in your trusted system.
Watch her explain why getting specific with your outcomes and next actions frees up mental space and reduces stress in Why Some Items Keep Appearing After the GTD® Capture Stage (4-minute runtime).
Cognition and Productivity
Research shows that people who excel at recognizing patterns and sequences often struggle with tasks that require active decision-making, according to a recent article in Psypost.
One takeaway: “…it is important to recognize that executive functions (prefrontal functions) and statistical learning (predictive processes) are not monolithic constructs; rather, they encompass a multitude of executive functions and various facets of statistical learning.”
Meaning, if the question “What’s the Next Action?” makes you want to take a nap, you’re not alone!
At GTD Focus, we use the Kairos Assessment to uncover your unique cognitive preferences—how you process information and make decisions.
By highlighting what raises and lowers your attention and energy, especially in high-pressure situations, you can harness your strengths and navigate challenges with greater control and calm.
What Next?
Are you unsure which task to tackle next? David Allen provides valuable insights on how to prioritize and manage a long to-do list in GTD’s David Allen on How To Decide What To Do Next (11-minute runtime).
Quote of the Week
“We all have times when we think more effectively, and times when we should not be thinking at all.” – Daniel Cohen
Cheers,
GTD Focus
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