GTD with OneNote OneNote is a unique and great application from Microsoft, maybe the most under-estimated one, from the Office application suite. Though its original purpose is to keep quick notes on your laptop or –even better- your tablet, OneNote hides almost all elements of a full GTD system! As an application, OneNote is quite simple. It gives you an unlimited open space for your notes, following the classic notebook paradigm. The great thing about it as a GTD system, is the higher focus abilities provided to the user. Killer features: Take freeform notes and create easily actions out of them by tagging them accordingly Fully customizable to meet user’s needs Easy to review and get the total outlook of your system Export data to many formats Connect your file to the cloud to be available for editing from any web-browser GTD mode: There are some different views and methods on the exact methodology to use. Weaknesses: Creating entries to your calendar for reminders must be done manually (2010 version).
Getting Things Done The GTD method rests on the idea of moving planned tasks and projects out of the mind by recording them externally and then breaking them into actionable work items. This allows one to focus attention on taking action on tasks, instead of on recalling them. Methodology[edit] In time management, task priorities play a central role. Allen's approach uses two key elements — control and perspective. He proposes a workflow process to control all the tasks and commitments that one needs or wants to get done. Allen creates analogies between the six levels of focus and an airplane taking off, going to higher altitudes: Runway10,000 feet level20,000 feet level30,000 feet level40,000 feet level50,000 feet level Unlike some theories, which focus on top-down goal-setting, GTD works in the opposite direction. A weekly review is done on different levels, and suggests that the perspective gained from these reviews should drive one's priorities. Reception[edit] Software implementations[edit] See also[edit]
50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life. To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one. While not totally comprehensive , here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Check out these books for more ideas on pertinent life skills:
How to Meditate (with Sample Meditation Techniques) What should I do if my legs fall asleep while meditating? This is common for new meditators, and will likely get better over time if you stick with it. As long as feeling comes back to your legs within a few minutes after changing position, don’t worry about it. If it persists or bothers you too much, try a different position, like sitting on a higher cushion, a chair, or lying down. The important part of meditation is your mind, not your body position. Which kind of meditation is best for someone with anxiety? Most types of meditation will teach you to calm your mind and be more aware of your thoughts and emotions, which will help with anxiety. Can I still meditate if I’m not religious? Absolutely. How can I stop myself from thinking while I meditate? Many of the techniques listed in this article will help you focus your mind on something other than your own thoughts.
How to Get Started With Meditation" Believe it or not, daily meditation can have a great impact on your sense of calm. Learning how to meditate for only 20 minutes a day can have significant health changes. Whether or not you have a daily meditation in mind or not, regular meditation can create sense out of our hectic lives. This meditation article addresses how to meditate, and how to choose your own daily meditation practices. Meditation: Practice the Art of Peace "Calmness is the ideal state in which we should receive all life's experiences," writes Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952), founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship, in the book Inner Peace. But to meditate, one must break away, however briefly, from the world. Meditation is the perfect antidote for the constant intrusion of technology in our lives.
Mental Imagery Visualization Visualization is an incredible tool for personal development. It's a technique used by elite athletes, writers, psychologists, entrepreneurs, and successful people from all walks of life. It has also been the subject of self-help books that have sold millions of copies. There's plenty to be said about the power of visualization. So, what are some of the best strategies to get visualization to work for you? First - You must clearly define what it is you want.Second - You must practice creating the desired outcome (in your mind) on a daily basis. There is a short phrase to summarize this process: Conceive, Believe, Achieve. Too often though the details of how to create an effective visualization are not described. Before we discuss strategy let's briefly go over the benefits of visualization. "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve...with P.M.A. His story is a true tale of rags to riches. What are some of the benefits of this technique? The Mind's Eye Summary
Daoist meditation Daoist Neijing Tu diagram of a neidan meditator's body as a microcosm of nature Daoist meditation refers to the traditional meditative practices associated with the Chinese philosophy and religion of Daoism, including concentration, mindfulness, contemplation, and visualization. Techniques of Daoist meditation are historically interrelated with Buddhist meditation, for instance, 6th-century Daoists developed guan 觀 "observation" insight meditation from Tiantai Buddhist anapanasati "mindfulness of breath" practices. Traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese martial arts have adapted certain Daoist meditative techniques. Some examples are Daoyin "guide and pull" breathing exercises, Neidan "internal alchemy" techniques, Neigong "internal skill" practices, Qigong breathing exercises, Zhan zhuang "standing like a post", and Taijiquan "great ultimate fist" techniques. Terminology[edit] Types of meditation[edit] Other keywords[edit] Jump up ^ Sha, Zhi Gang (2010). Warring States period[edit]
How to Get Started With Meditation" Four Basic Ways to Practice Meditation Follow your breath This is the most universal of all mindfulness techniques. First, exhale strongly a few times to clear the base of the lungs of carbon dioxide. If you are inspired by Eastern spiritual traditions, you might reflect upon an image or icon of the Buddha. Recite a mantra A mantra literally means "that which protects the mind."
Mark Twain's Advice for a Kick-Ass Life “It’s no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.” “Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” “When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it’s a sure sign you’re getting old.” You may know Mark Twain for some of his very popular books like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Twain is known for his many – and often funny – quotes. 1. “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” If you don’t approve of yourself, of your behaviour and actions then you’ll probably walk around most of the day with a sort of uncomfortable feeling. This can, in a related way, be a big obstacle in personal growth. What you may be bumping into there are success barriers. Or if you make some headway in the direction you want to go you may start to sabotage for yourself. So you need give yourself approval and allow yourself to be who you want to be. 2. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. 3. 4.
10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me 10 Years Ago · LifeReboot.com At the start of every year, I like to review my goals. I pull out the list of goals I set for myself last January, and then grade myself on how well I did. This year is quite different than past years. Everything changed after Cassie was diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly, nothing was important except her health. It’s been tough. Although I didn’t do any of the fighting — you have Cassie and her doctors to praise for that — I did get caught up in the ride. Here I am now, happy that 2010 is upon us, wondering what else to write about. I’m glad for how things turned out. I suppose that I’m afraid if I don’t talk about it, the only other thing I can say about 2009 is that life was on pause for a while, so nothing else was accomplished. The other thing about 2009 is that I feel so detached from everything I experienced throughout it. I think that the dawn of a new decade is an excellent time to reflect upon the last ten years, and figure out what life lessons I’ve managed to learn from them:
8 Things Everybody Ought to Know About Concentrating “Music helps me concentrate,” Mike said to me glancing briefly over his shoulder. Mike was in his room writing a paper for his U.S. History class. On his desk next to his computer sat crunched Red Bulls, empty Gatorade bottles, some extra pocket change and scattered pieces of paper. Mike made a shift about every thirty seconds between all of the above. Do you know a person like this? The Science Behind Concentration In the above account, Mike’s obviously stuck in a routine that many of us may have found ourselves in, yet in the moment we feel it’s almost an impossible routine to get out of. When we constantly multitask to get things done, we’re not multitasking, we’re rapidly shifting our attention. Phase 1: Blood Rush Alert When Mike decides to start writing his History essay, blood rushes to his anterior prefrontal cortex. Phase 2: Find and Execute Phase 3: Disengagement While in this state, Mike then hears an email notification. The process repeats itself sequentially. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
The Personal Analytics of My Life—Stephen Wolfram Blog March 8, 2012 One day I’m sure everyone will routinely collect all sorts of data about themselves. But because I’ve been interested in data for a very long time, I started doing this long ago. I actually assumed lots of other people were doing it too, but apparently they were not. Every day—in an effort at “self awareness”—I have automated systems send me a few emails about the day before. Let’s start off talking about email. The first thing one sees from this plot is that, yes, I’ve been busy. But what about the 1990s? So what about other features of the plot? The plot above suggests that there’s been a progressive increase in my email volume over the years. Again, there are some life trends visible. The plots above seem to support the idea that “life’s complicated”. What is this distribution? The vast majority of these recipients are people or mailgroups within our company. OK, so all of that is about email I’ve sent. OK. What about other measures of activity? Comment added April 5:
28 of the best pieces of advice about life you'll ever read Have the courage to live a life true to yourself, not the life others expect of you. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” Don’t make decisions when you’re angry. “Never argue with a stupid person, they’ll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” Only pack what you can carry yourself. Remember you’ll always regret what you didn’t do rather than what you did. “You’d worry less about what people think about you if you knew how seldom they do.” If you blame it on someone else, don’t expect it to get better. “You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, but there will always be someone who hates peaches.” If the grass is greener on the other side, there’s probably more manure there. Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now. With regards to the opposite sex: If you look hungry, you’ll starve.