Getting Things Done

When trying the GTD system, I organized my process with paper and pencil. I usually write things down in my planner, however I have never processed and organized my tasks like this before. When I went through the whole process, I felt more overwhelmed than I did before. I felt like I was wasting more time organizing my tasks and prioritizing instead of actually getting what I needed to get done DONE. When I took the GTD-Q on the website, I was placed in the "Captain and Commander/Autocrat" quadrant, which meant that I have a healthy balance of perspective and control. I agree that the process would be helpful for many people who have trouble balancing tasks, but I do not feel as though it is for me. I am not a procrastinator at all and I think that I have a pretty good handle on what I need to do and when it needs to be done. Therefore, I do not think that I will continue this process. Instead, I will stick with my task listing in my planner on a day-to-day basis. This seems to work best for me and takes little time to jot something down or cross something out. I also use the calendar on my Mac and post-it notes on my phone to help me remember things when my planner is not nearby.