Links and Tools Roundup

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This is is a roundup of some of the useful articles and tools I’ve run across in the past few weeks. Checkout the sidebar for other links on Productivity and Organization as well.

• Kinkless is an OmniOutliner document that lets you manage things using the “Getting Things Done” methodology.
• PocketMod offers an easy way to print your own personalized organizer.
• LifeHacks has a great post on how to clean almost everything and once it’s clean you can follow Real Simple’s plan to keep it clean with only 19 minutes of work per day.
• Some tips on using Tracks and a molskine notebook to create a system based on “Getting Things Done.“
• A good article on how to write an effective todo list from 43 Folders.
• Working Smart has some tips on how to keep track of what you’ve delegated by email.
• David Seah has a method to keep himself focused on important tasks that is inspired by video games.
• This article has some tips on using Automator and Spotlight to improve your organization on your Mac.
• Giles Turnbull tried organizing his life by putting everything in a single plain text file and 43 folders explains why this is such a good idea.