ChatGPT productivity
by JimC · 28 things on NewTwos
- The CORE System: Capture, Organize, Review, Execute
- Capture
- Capture everything that comes to your mind. The goal is to free your mind from holding information. You can use:
- **Notebook/Paper**: Jot down thoughts, tasks, ideas in a dedicated section or notebook.
- **iPhone Notes/Any Notes App**: Use a simple notes app to quickly type in your thoughts.
- Organize
- Organize your captured items into actionable categories.
- **Contextual Lists**: Create lists based on contexts like Home, Work, Calls, Errands, etc.
- **Paper**: Use different pages or sections in a notebook.
- **Digital**: Create separate lists in your notes app or a simple to-do app.
- **Projects**: Group related tasks into projects. Each project gets its own page or note.
- Review
- Regularly review your lists and projects to stay on top of your tasks.
- **Daily Review**: Spend a few minutes at the start or end of each day reviewing what needs to be done.
- **Weekly Review**: Spend 30-60 minutes each week reviewing your lists, clearing out completed tasks, and planning for the week ahead.
- Execute
- Focus on executing tasks based on priority and context.
- **Prioritize**: Identify the most important tasks for the day (your "Big 3") and focus on those first.
- **Paper**: Highlight or mark the top 3 tasks.
- **Digital**: Use the notes app to star or bold the top 3 tasks.
- **Time Blocking**: Allocate specific blocks of time to focus on tasks without interruption.
- **Paper**: Draw a simple schedule or use a planner.
- **Digital**: Use the calendar app to block out time.
- Additional Tips:
- **Simplify**: Keep your system as simple as possible. Complexity often leads to procrastination.
- **Flexibility**: Adapt and tweak the system as you find what works best for you.
- **Consistency**: The effectiveness of any system relies on consistent use. Make it a habit to capture, organize, review, and execute daily.
- By following the CORE System, you can maintain a high level of productivity whether you’re jotting things down on paper or using your iPhone. The key is to regularly capture, organize, review, and execute your tasks efficiently.