Tiddly Wiki – GTD – and What has worked
In May, I wrote an article about a tool I was trying out, Tiddly Wiki, in a article called “Trying Out Tiddly Wiki – Brain Storming and To Do Lists.” Back then, I was in the middle of my time off and had started to look into a book I had heard about called “Getting Things Done” or affectionately known as GTD.
I was talking with a friend recently about some of the things I do for organizing what I was doing at work. Being in a new job can be really distracting, and when I started my new job I wanted to set myself up for as much success as possible. I have to say that some of it has certainly worked. Various techniques in keeping paperwork, e-mail, and tasks organized are a great help. I think it really has reduced the effort and has helped also to kept me focused on, well, getting things done. I think it is certainly a good thing for anyone to take a look at.
In my attempt to work at some of the things I learned from the book, I tried to use Tiddly Wiki. It took me a little while to get used to, having to make sure I saved it frequently (I have run into browser problems that have made me lose a day of lists and planning), but it has really been well worth it. Tiddly let’s me set and forget my list of things to do, and easily lets me set up a list of reminders that trigger when I need to work on a specific task. Very useful. Tiddly Wiki also allows me to sit and brainstorm a project I’m working and quickly split it into various actions and then leave it till the next time I’m working on it, so nothing is lost. Again, very useful.
If you find your desk piled high with paperwork, your e-mail cluttered, your mind filled with tasks and worry for getting them done, give GTD a read. It is a quick book. I certainly recommend the e-mail and paper management aspects of the process.
I’ll add the links again to the bottom of this post. Here is a link to the original post as well: Trying Out Tiddly Wiki – Brain Storming and To Do Lists.
I also find a visit to one of the following blogs helpful as well:
They are rich in GTD tips and thoughts.
Now I need to start applying these tips back to my home life…
Enjoy!
Articles that may interest you:
More about Tiddly Wiki from Wikipedia
Setup your new Tiddly Wiki on-line
Preview and Download your local copy of the d3 GTD wiki
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityISBN: 0142000280
ISBN-13: 978014
Hi,
I think that GTD is one of the most influential books on time management and the method can contribute a lot making you more effective. Besides the big thing I have been interviewing executives and other busy people for a long time and published around 200 concrete time saving tips to gain an extra hour every day. These tips can be applied at home, at work or on the road.
http://memytime.wordpress.com/
Every person is different. But within 200 tips I am sure that you will find something that also works on you.
Nicolas
Hey there Nicolas. I and certainly many thousands of people who have read about GTD would agree. I will certainly check out our website.
Thank you for your comment
Dharma
For implementing GTD you can also try this web-based application:
http://www.Gtdagenda.com
You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
Thanks Dan, that looks like a tool with much of the functionality of the tiddly wiki d3 I use, except it may not allow the copious notes. I will definitely give it a try.