There are practical ways you can be more appropriately engaged in your life. In fact, research studies reveal specific methods that you introduce into your daily life can help boost personal and stress-free productivity.   When we talk about productivity and getting things done; it’s important to note it is so much more than time management.  It's about becoming present with everything you do with your life.

In this episode, Diane speaks with her guest, David Allen about managing your focus, agreements, commitments and more.  David Allen is the author of, Getting Things Done.  His book has become one of the most influential business books of its era.   He is an expert on personal and organizational productivity. David’s approach has helped individuals and organizations bring order to chaos. His mission is to coach and educate people on how you can take your busy schedule and get things done in your life.     

What you will learn:

Getting started, gaining control and focus Get out of your own head Making better decisions based on priorities How to alleviate the feeling of overwhelm How to decide, take action and overcome How to manage your life and thoughts Tackling the chaos that is your email inbox The 2-Minute Rule

Quotes:

“It's not about managing time, it's about managing your focus, managing your agreements, managing your renegotiated commitments with yourself.”

“How do I surf on top of this game of complexity without having to check out from it.”

“Make sure you have a review and reflection process that sees the inventory of all of your commitments.”

“This is a lifestyle art and craft of how you manage the flow of life's work.”

Contact David Allen:

http://gettingthingsdone.com/

Books:  

Getting Things Done, by David Allen

Resources:
Ted Talks: Getting Things Done, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, with David Allen
http://ed.ted.com/on/oqfsvelw

 

Contact Diane:

Email Diane:

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Website:

http://www.dianerandallconsults.com


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