Since we’re honest, I’ve been known to wake up at 3 a.m. with the most fantastic idea ever.  It’s no surprise; my best thoughts come while I sleep or while I am in the shower while I’m driving.  That happens to be the most creative time for most of us.  Our state of mind is just in the perfect space to create. 

But how creative can you be when you’re trying to remember everything else?

I hate to break it to you but, you can’t keep everything in your head. We aren’t built that way.  We are meant to be creative and create.  Constantly thinking and not doing puts our minds in distress.

Just in case you were wondering how to quiet your brain and get things done (GTD); Here’s the breakdown:

1. Capture – Do a Mindsweep and brain dump all of your thoughts, big or small important or unimportant, just dump.
2. Clarify – Determine whether the task is actionable, clarify what actions need to be taking around those tasks if it can be done quickly, like two minutes or less get it done.
3. Organize – Separate your top priorities.  Set due dates and set reminders so you can follow up.  Categorizing your tasks and putting them into relevant sections according to their importance and urgency. Plainly said, put it on the calendar and assign it a due date. 
4. Reflect – Review and reflect to see if there any changes or modifications required.  Check due dates from time to time, review your tasks.
5. Engage – Just get started 

Bam! It’s that simple!

Shh!  Here’s the secret sauce to getting things done is honestly not about getting things done. It’s finding places to free up your brain and clear your head so you can let your attention go whatever it is you want to put it.