3 Steps to Keep Planning Simple

(While taking advantage of Apple's 3 primary system applications)

1)  Do NOT rely on your brain as your repository for ideas and commitments.

• Get it out of your brain and and into a system.  (Brain-dump)
• Let your brain be the creative engine. 
• If you use an iPad consider using the Pencil if the act of writing is an asset to your workflow.

2)  Plan the day (week) before.

• Apple Notes: 
• Ideas/thoughts,
• Records/scans, 
• Cognitive off-loading. (Brain dump)
• Apple  Reminders: 
• Projects, 
• Plans, 
• Goals
• Apple Calendars: 
• Appointments, 
• Commitments, 
• Things that must be done.

3) If it must be done, give it a place on your calendar. 

• Everything you do takes place in the context of time.
• Your calendar is where the rubber meets the road.
• Project lists (Apple Reminders) are where you put your goals, your calendar is where you put your work.