The procrastination was not circumstantial but was deeper, masked by the many fears lying in my subconscious. During those arid writing months, I’d get my laptop out and proceed to spend the next few hours doing nothing but staring at the blank screen, followed by much ruminating on why I couldn’t write.

This is the heart and soul of the GTD system. This is where you empty the collection basket, update all the lists and get a big-picture view of the upcoming week and month. Life moves fast, and we often find ourselves lost in the day-to-day activities with not enough time to step back and reflect.