Not only is this GTD "stuff" good, but I can't believe I had never heard about it before. I am someone who likes to keep organized and for the most part I do a good job of it. However, when it comes to the papers and planning in my classroom... whoa!
1. At first I decided I would use my computer where I could create folders and lists. I soon realized that if I don't have my computer with me, then I won't be able to access my in box. Next, I looked through my blackberry to see if it would be useful, but still was not doing the trick. It was when I got the paper and pencil going that I could see my organization a little clearer. I made an "in box" for student work (that needs correcting), another "inbox" for the work I need to do with this class, and finally one for emails that need follow up (if I can't answer them right away- which I always try to do.)
2. It was not as easy as I thought to go through this process the first time. I am on auto-pilot with so many tasks that I realized I probably make way more stress and work for myself than needed. I had to be very consciences about all things that I had to do. At first this made me more stressed out because I was using a system that I am not used to, but when I realized I never had a system to begin with I started to give it a chance.
3. I do think that this process will help me eventually. Right now it is still kind of stressful since I'm learning a new way of doing something, but I can see that down the road I will feel much better about using it and it will become a natural way of organizing and completing tasks.
4. I would like to continue to use this process for a couple of reasons. One, I realized that I do not have a good way to manage all of my tasks, so this way is better than no way. Also, I like to try new things and this is something that could become extremely useful when used correctly. I would like to give myself some more time to play around with the GTD process.
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