# Getting Things Done Software?

Category: Geeks r Us

## Post 1 by b3n (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Sunday, 09-Jan-2011 21:02:35

Hey all,
I really need to start organizing all the things that I need to do and have heard that using the getting things done method works quite well.
I've found a few programs but I really won't have time to test them for the next month or so, so I'm wondering if anyone has used any windows programs that will help me?
Also, as a side note, what are peoples thoughts about gtd?
Cheers.

## Post 2 by wildebrew (We promised the world we'd tame it, what were we hoping for?) on Sunday, 09-Jan-2011 21:34:01

I'd just use Excel, versatile, accessible and you can create all manner of lists and priority lists and anti procrastination lists in there.
I've been meaning to create an anti procrastination list in Excel, but I've never gotten around to it.

## Post 3 by LeoGuardian (You mean there is something outside of this room with my computer in it?) on Friday, 14-Jan-2011 0:04:25

Short of that, use your calendar, and beyond that when your boss / coworker or whoever needs something, keep it in your inbox till it's done. Keep marking it unread. Just don't keep frivolous stuff in the inbox and it'll annoy you enough to get 'er done. Don't opt for a tasks or stuff folder to put it in, or you won't look. But everyone has to check their inbox.
Other than that, Wildebrew's suggestions are great.

## Post 4 by jamesk (This site is so "educational") on Saturday, 15-Jan-2011 6:24:54

I love "to do" lists. I just slate things down and put a check mark at the beginning of each item. date it at the top and scratch things off as you finish them. I know its old-fashioned, but cheap and it works. feels good to see a big list with a bunch of things scratched off, too. makes a guy feel like you got something done, smiles.