GTD, Tomatoes& Lifehacking

Cindy De Smet

www.smetty.be

3 GTD observations

3 different GTD models

• David Allen: Getting things done• Stephen R. Covey: The 7 habits of highly

effective people• Francesco Cirillo: The Pomodoro technique• Getting Things Done Topless, workshop,

Paircoaching.net

Observation 1

Too many to do lists on my desk

GTD by David Allen

Free your mind

Lifehacking

• Formulate to do• Archive• Trash• Collect books• Bundle objects and store them• Someday/maybe• Right use of memory

Observation 2

Activity management

The 7 Habits by Stephen Covey

• Traditional planners: Q1 and Q3• Delete actions Q3 and Q4• Determine mission statement, priorities,

values & roles• Reflection• Focus on Q2 (roles & goals)

Observation 3

No concentration & no focus

Pomodoro Techniqueby Francesco Cirillo

• Condition myself• Be aware of what you do

Conclusion

The challenge is not to manage time,

but to manage ourselves(Stephen Covey)