GTDing with Journler

Journler's flexible interface provides fast access to your action lists, projects and reference information. Features such as folders and smart folders, the bookmark bar, due dates and the Services menu make Journler an ideal tool for GTD.

Fans of GTD will want to pay special attention to Journler's smart folder system. Create an Inbox folder set to collect entries with the Drop Box category. You'll also want a smart folder to look at entries whose due date is within the next week, like this entry, keeping your focus on upcoming event. Other smart folders can target flagged or checked entries.

Regular folders also play a significant part in the setup. A Projects folder with subfolders for individual projects may be used to keep your current activities close at hand. Next action entries, reference information, your own thoughts about the project and related media all become instantly accessible. During your weekly review everything is organized and ready for a quick scan.

Almost any GTD category can find a home in a folder or smart folder. Someday/Maybe items, References, the Agenda and Contexts may each be established to group your entries in a way that best meets your specific needs. Make sure to take advantage of a range of entry attributes, such as label and tags, as you build your system. Auto-tagging will automatically place your Next Actions in the selected Context. 

With a system in place you're ready to take advantage of Journler's  many way of getting stuff into your Inbox. Journler provides a PDF Services for printing directly to the program. A services menu item is also available for importing data of various types and may be combined with Quicksilver for the most effective use. The Journler Drop Box may be placed anywhere on your desktop. Files and clippings dragged to it will go straight into Journler so you can access them later.