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What are your contexts?
kenzi | Apr 18 2006
I have been rereading some of Merlin's posts now that I have started GTD implementation and his post about contexts was really helpful because I am unsure about the contexts that I have set up. I found it interesting to read his list of contexts, and thought it would be helpful to hear what others have in their lists of contexts. Please post your contexts, maybe with a little explanation about the logic behind your system. Thanks. Here is my list (feel free to critique it): home: computer My logic: I have a home business that involves selling stuff online, meeting clients outside my home and also having clients to my house, plus I have a night job (for rent money and benefits) where, if I have downtime, I can do whatever I want (within reason) including phone calls, research, errands etc. I split out errands to "out" and "work" because there are some errands I can do near work, but actually those can be done at anytime, like on my way to work, so I will probably eliminate "work: errands". "Home: do" is a catch-all for chores and non-work stuff around the house that doesn't fit the other categories; I am thinking of breaking that out a little more. "Think, create" is another catchall for brainstorming, sketching, mulling in a controlled situation...not just daydreaming, but working out ideas for a specific project. 79 Comments
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It is very interesting to...Submitted by CanyonR on April 18, 2006 - 9:05pm.
It is very interesting to read others contexts. My system is just getting off the ground but here is what I have so far. (all of these are on DIY Planner hPDA cards) Next Actions: Agendas: Waiting For: Shopping I have a Notes card with my Project list on it and Project cards for most projects. I use a blank card for "In" during meetings and such (although I'm going to look for some portrait lined cards soon. It's on the Shopping card) I'm sure I'll add more contexts as my process moves forward and I do the big Collect and Purge. » POSTED IN:
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