Getting Things Done Step 1: Gathering

I’m reading David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done. It’s a very well-written, clear method of applying a greater level of organization to all the “stuff” in my life. One of the things I love about his personal productivity tool (compared against nearly EVERY other one I’ve seen) is that he sells no products whatsoever. I don’t buy into his system. I apply his techniques to my life in the way that works for me.

And hopefully, as a result, I greatly reduce my stress levels, and greatly increase my productivity. I’m all for that.

GTD Step 1: Gathering

And I start with this mess.

I have no idea what this will look like when I’m done, but I’m still looking forward to it. I still have no idea how I’m going to organize everything. I know this process won’t be what I can consider “done” for at least several weeks, while I create and tweak my systems so that they’re working smoothly.

Then my goal of cleaning the house won’t happen until I get several things worked, photographed, posted, and eventually sold.

This post was intended to be nothing more than a break in the process, so I’m going to get back to it. There is SO MUCH left to do that I took tomorrow off work. The only big deadlines right now are paying some bills (no big deal, financially, so long as I remember to DO IT on time) and getting ready for our engagement photo shoot this weekend (which I’d like to buy a proper outfit for).

Heck, if I can get my life organized enough, I might even start writing regular posts soon!