How To Do What You Have To Do -- Even When You Don't Feel Like Doing It

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Nele — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:48:40 GMT

I can just second this opinion. I first understood of GTD from Dr. Ms newsletter and after reading several other reviews on the book I decide to purchase it and implement the methods. I can say that it was just what I expected, thorough and sistematic, but yet simple and effective. It has increased my efficiency for at least 50% and decreased the stress I feel at work for by half (which primarily origins from the background fear that we are forgeting something improrant out of the milion things we need to do).

To make a long story short, yet another thing to thank Dr. M for and as he said, I would now give maybe 1000$ for the book knowing what I got from it, for 12$ it's a real bargain. For anyone who doubts it, go ahead, you will not regret!

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jeandiata — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:27:14 GMT

The program that worked wonders for motivating me was the FlyLady system. It's primary focus is housework but I was able to take the system and adapt it to work as well. When I follow the system - my house sparkles and I never miss a deadline at work and know where everything is. And now, even if I don't stay with the daily program - my life never reverts back to chaos...some of the basics have become habit and I do them without even noticing. Seriously - I can't say enough about this. It literally changed my life!! :oD

It's completely free. Just go to www.flylady.net to get started :o)

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MsLaura555 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:52:56 GMT

Oh, but I'm so glad you did, tnj4all. THANKS!

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curious7 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:50:22 GMT

I have been in this rut myself, and I find that if I do just a little each day soon the momentum picks up and the tasks are completed. I concentrate better if I cut my tasks down to size, and divide them into day one, day two, etc. This may not work for everyone, but it allows me to get started.

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heykapo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:13:49 GMT

For that heavy feeling, jump in cold water. Seriously, friends.

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dwnszng — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:51:14 GMT

So how do I find both of these systems? HELP.

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darcydorwart — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:47:12 GMT

So simple, but it works.

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Heagy133 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:53:40 GMT

haha well gees! I think that just by waking up earlier, you find a grander part of the day to be apart of which sets you up for a better thereafter. I've been waking up early and going on some short walks or exercising and my days feel longer and thus more filled... plus since I'm waking up earlier, I'm going to bed earlier - I think I read that's healthier to do somewhere

*toasts* quality of life my friends ;)

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WellAware — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:14:52 GMT

Just finished Allen's book GETTING THINGS DONE and there are tons of great ideas in there. The key will be to put that organization into action. The challenge for me will be to take the time off to literally go through my piles to get them organized with his protocol. My first step last night was to make a sign---"WHAT'S THE NEXT ACTION?" I'M going to post that in a few key places; little signs are good nudges for me until I form a habit.

also curious about the "autofocus", as was another commenter. I eagerly await more info on that...

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chandrika — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:49:43 GMT

Well I feel heartened to see that it is not just me who has days like this, and I am having one today, must be something in the air.

I find having a routine helps alot, as if I can stick to my routine, so long as I get a few things done, that sense of accomplishment helps lift my spirits. Exercise as well, which again feels like the last thing I might want to do on a day like that, making myself do it, gives enough sense of accomplishment to brighten things up a bit.

So although I am tempted to sit and write more to avoid my day...I guess I better get going

: )

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CancerTreatment — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:21:10 GMT

It's important to feel good about the things you have completed.

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Govert — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:43:12 GMT

Personally i learned a lot from studying Non Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.www.cnvc.org , a skill i now use to train people myself. When we have trouble doing what we need to do we usually have lost the connection with the need behind it to motivate us.Forcing ourselves to do it anyway may get the job done but also increases resentment. When we feel resistance within ourselves there is a need we are not meeting. Becoming aware what the need is will motivate us and give us more choice in strategies to meet the goal. Marshall Rosenberg gave an example about driving his kids to school. The same chore every day created resentment and he was forcing himself to do it. Feeling the resistance within him he pondered on the need he was meeting by driving his kids to school. Then he remembered that he had chosen a school that gave his kids the education he wanted. This school was further away than other schools. Getting back in touch with the purpose for his choice made him feel motivated again to drive them to school with pleasure.

Another thing that might happen is that we realize that we are not meeting our needs and only have told ourselves that we “must”, “should” do something. With these thoughts we denied ourselves choice. Self-empathy helps us to be compassionate towards ourselves, to meet our needs and find other strategies to make more life fulfilling choices. Free feelings and needs charts can be downloaded from my site www.cvcn.nl to help you sort out your feelings and needs and get an understanding of Non Violent Communication by reading the examples I have mentioned under Resources.

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moises — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:20:36 GMT

I will always be grateful to Dr. Mercola for informing me of David Allen's Getting Things Done system. It made an enormous change in my life.

Today I combine Allen's method with Mark Forster's autofocus system

I think that autofocus is pure genius. And it's totally free. It is an extraordinary system for increasing both my motivation and my output.