David Allen’s Getting Things Done (Kindle) plays a large role in my life. I use his system to keep track of all my commitments and get things out of my head. The book has had a large impact on my life and is partially responsible for the increase in my grades.
A lot of people can benefit from Getting Things Done (GTD) practices but may not want to read through the book. Lifehacker has put together a watered down overview of GTD specifically targeted at students. It is definitely worth a look and may lead you to dive in deeper and pick up the book.
Getting Things Done Explained for Students – Lifehacker:
GTD is basically a “workflow for life,” so if all you want to do is get papers in by their deadlines, it’s overkill. Luckily, some of the GTD precepts work for the student workflow—so that’s what I’ll share here.
If you find yourself juggling many commitments, missing deadlines, or feel overwhelmed by tasks then GTD may have the tools you need.
