Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Book Summary
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Key point is to have things on your mind only when you can action them, achieve this my using a robust knowledge management system, writing things down and reassessing your priorities regularly. For to do lists decide what actions are required to complete these tasks so you can plan accordingly. Aim for the flow state of being in the moment possessing a ‘mind like water’.

Time Management
1. Have a weekly review of your time management, collect, process, organise and review your outstanding involvements. The author recommends blocking off time every Friday morning if you work Monday to Friday allowing you time to finish a few things then go into the next week with a clearer mind.
2. Carry a thing round to note down tasks (now would be your smart phone)
3. Emails 2 minutes - delete, action immediately, or file in a folder for later action, or put for reference.

Suggests configuring outlook to email things to yourself allowing you to process these.

Suggests developing a reading list, which is handy when you then are waiting for things.
The Four-Criteria Model for Choosing Actions in the Moment
1 | Context, where are you, do you have the opportunity to do it.
2 | Time, complete a relevant task in the time available.
3 | Energy available - your energy fluctuates throughout the day so learn to match your tasks accordingly.
4 | Priority, is this a priority or not.

Suggests that if you have something to do, such as cleaning out your garage it takes mental effort think about this. Then you may feel subconsciously bad as you haven't done it, be aware you can renegotiate your agreements with yourself.
Really you need to write these things down, then prioritise so you don't feel bad you are missing this. This frees your mind and allows you to focus on one task at once, being in the zone.

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