Comments on: Should you focus on something ‘more strategic?’ https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up David Allen's GTD® Methodology Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:05:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Troy P. Roddy, Ph.D. https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3950 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:05:23 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3950 Three suggestions.

1. Use “if/then” thinking – “If I feel like I need to clean up the minutiae of my life, then I will take 30 minutes to address as many of those issues as possible.”

2. Substitute “but” with “and” – “I need to clean up the minutiae of life AND I feel compelled to stay focused on something more strategic. THEREFORE, I need to build in ‘rest stops’ during my strategic work to allow me to keep the minutiae under control.”

3. Carry a moleskine, take notes when you are inspired, and refer back to them later when you have time to devote to another issue.

]]> By: Vladimir https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3949 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:19:52 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3949 The best time for the break is when you don’t have for it…

]]> By: Arthur https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3947 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:53:02 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3947 Kanishka, good idea.

]]> By: Kanishka Singh https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3946 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:16:14 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3946 This is a pithy narration of all the internal struggle that goes on inside one’s head.
I try to follow one thing, take a step back may be for 30 seconds or one minute and completely shut my mind off. Nothing for one minute. Then I jump in again, because by that time I have an answer, most of the time.

]]> By: Ken M https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3945 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:42:12 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3945 I second Gretchen’s sentiments refreshing oneself in order to see the solution. Nothing makes the solution more apparent to me, many times, than a good night’s sleep.

The secret for me is mind mapping the potential solution and getting all the action steps out on paper. Then I take a step back and give it the night (if I can) to think about it. Normally, by morning, a true plan has gelled in my mind and I am ready to attack it.

Thanks for the post, David.

]]> By: Gretchen https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3944 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:47:20 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3944 There have been times when I push myself to keep going, only to find I’m getting nothing done. I take a break,come back to the problem refreshed, and can’t believe how obvious the solution to my problem is.

]]> By: Ramona https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3943 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:56:42 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3943 It’s funny that I read your blog tonight. I was just thinking and wondering how a writer can stay committed and grounded. If you figure it out, let me know. I have only published one book and have a second one ready but somedays I can’t write a word. Good luck.

]]> By: Victoria https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/03/best-time-to-plan-relax-and-clean-up/#comment-3942 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:09:29 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/03/15/#comment-3942 That’s why weekend and vacation time is important. I recharge so I’m more effective. I’ve found that pushing all the time is shortsighted.

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