Some projects stall because they’re unclear. Others come to a halt because we care too much. The Natural Planning Model helps with both issues.
Pause and Define
Do you find yourself hitting a wall during your project brainstorming sessions?
GTD Coaches Mary O’Malley and Julie Ireland introduce the Natural Planning Model (NPM), an occasionally forgotten, but nonetheless game-changing GTD tool that helps you step back, clarify purpose, and cut through the noise when the stakes are high or the path forward is unclear.
Find out when to use it (surprise: it’s not for every project) and how it provides traction where other planning methods fall short.
This is the introduction for the following two-part series where Mary and Julie apply the NPM to each other’s real-life projects.
👉 Watch the full video (5 Minutes) here.
Julie Fitness Project
Do you often find yourself stalled on a personal project that should be straightforward?
You’ve got the drive. You know how to get things done. But somehow, this one keeps slipping through the cracks.
In this video, GTD Coaches Julie and Mary take on a deceptively simple project from Julie’s list and show how applying the Natural Planning Model can uncover hidden blockers, clarify next steps, and reignite momentum.
👉 Watch the full video (15 minutes) here.
Mary’s Pet Project
What does a puppy have to do with productivity? More than you think.
In this follow-up to their last conversation, GTD Coaches Mary and Julie switch seats. This time, Julie coaches Mary through a surprisingly complex question: is her family really ready for a dog?
What unfolds isn’t just about pets, it’s about how hidden emotional weight and unacknowledged commitments can quietly derail our productivity.
👉 Watch the full video (11 minutes) here.
Quote of the Week
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.” – Jean De La Bruysre
Know someone stuck on a project that should be simple? This tool might be exactly what they need to get moving again. Share this post with them.
Cheers,
GTD Focus
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