Getting Things Done (GTD) is a popular, five-step time-management method that’s based on the idea of getting everything out of your head and onto your to-do list. It reduces stress and forgetfulness by helping you focus on completing tasks rather than trying to remember them.

Get up and running with GTD in Superlist by following these 5 steps:

Step 1:

Capture every task that comes to mind in your Superlist Inbox. Quickly type tasks as they come to your mind using everyday language like “send invoice on May 3” or “book flight tickets until May 6 2:30pm”. You can also use the Talk feature to just speak tasks  and offload them from your brain into your Superlist Inbox.

Step 2:

Clarify your captured tasks and make them actionable by breaking them down into concrete next steps. If not, delete them. If the task takes less than 2 minutes, do it right away! If someone else in your team is better suited for the task, just assign it to them.

Step 3:

Organize your tasks from your Superlist Inbox into specific lists for your projects or areas of responsibility. Assign dates, deadlines, labels, and priority levels for even better organization.

Step 4:

Review your current and upcoming tasks once per week. Make sure you're setting realistic dates and priority levels. Edit or delete tasks as needed. Don’t skip this. The best way to ensure it’s happening is by creating a weekly recurring task.

Step 5:

Engage with your tasks by working on them! Be efficient by prioritizing tasks based on time available, your energy level, or a task’s urgent/low priority.