One question we’ve received lately is how to integrate the “Getting Things Done” (GTD) philosophy with the Key2Success Planner. GETTING THINGS DONE® is a personal productivity methodology that redefines how you approach your life and work.

It follows the following methodology:

1. Capture
2. Clarify
3. Organize
4. Reflect
5. Engage

Our Key2Success Digital Planner offers a Weekly Planning tool that allows you to embrace the GTD philosophy through the following methods:

Capture – Planning tool on the Weekly review.

Clarify – Using the quads to determine the priority and importance of your tasks.

Organizing – Take those must-do tasks and establish them as your Key 3, and schedule them out in a orderly fashion through the week.

Reflect – Use the Weekly Review to reflect on the week, what you accomplished, what is in the works, what had your focus, and what you can do to self improve.

Engage – Take action with a plan now in place!

Weekly planning is one of the cornerstones to the Key2Success digital planning system. Start by identifying your accomplishments and unfinished business. Never plan for more than what you can accomplish in a week. In other words, set realistic attainable goals.

Next, determine what might be distracting you or pulling you away from your ability to achieve. Re-assess your priorities and identify opportunities.

Making a written note is a manifestation of you making a commitment. Utilize the planning board to move the mind clutter to the page to better organize and identify patterns.

Finally, set intentions and tasks. After completing this part of the planner, you should have a sense of calm and purpose as you start your week.