Getting Things Done, or GTD for short, is a popular task management system created by productivity consultant David Allen. The methodology is based on a simple truth: The more information bouncing around inside your head, the harder it is to decide what needs attention.

If you want to be more productive during your day, these simple hacks will help get you on your way.

1. Wake up an hour earlier.
2. Make a daily to-do list.
3. Do the hardest tasks first.
4. Clear off your desk.
5. Exercise in the morning.
6. Set up a system.
7. Focus on one thing at a time.
8. Start saying no.

The 11 steps to the Weekly Review

1. GET CLEAR. COLLECT LOOSE PAPERS AND MATERIALS. Gather all accumulated business cards, receipts, and miscellaneous paper-based materials into your in-tray.
2. GET CURRENT. REVIEW NEXT ACTIONS LISTS. Mark off completed actions.
3. GET CREATIVE. REVIEW SOMEDAY/MAYBE LIST.

Here’s a list of guidelines to help you clarify things efficiently:

1. Process at least once a day.
2. Process each stuff in isolation.
3. Process your lists in sequential order.
4. Empty your inboxes.
5. Don’t put anything back into the inbox.
6. Minimize your inboxes.
7. Block a specific time for clarifying.
8. Don’t spend too much time.

to get things done: to deal with situations quickly and efficiently.

Three keys to prioritizing tasks at work

• Delay-Sometimes we just have to decide not to do anything for now.
• Delegate-Some things can be delegated.
• Do-After streamlining the list somewhat, you should be left with the critical, must-do items.