# Trigger List Productivity Method

> GTD-based practice using comprehensive checklists of contexts, areas, and situations to trigger recall of commitments and next actions, systematically reviewing trigger lists during weekly reviews to ensure nothing falls through cracks.

- **URL:** https://gettingthingsdone.com/
- **Category:** Time Management Practice
- **Tags:** GTD, Review, Completeness
- **Updated:** 2026-03-17 06:29
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/fr/items/trigger-list-productivity-method

## Details

## Overview

Trigger List Productivity Method uses structured prompt lists to systematically recall all commitments, projects, and actions across life and work areas.

## What is a Trigger List

### Purpose
- Prompt memory of uncommitted items
- Ensure comprehensive capture
- Prevent forgotten commitments
- Support complete weekly reviews

### Common Categories
- Projects by area of responsibility
- People you interact with regularly
- Locations where work happens
- Upcoming events and deadlines
- Areas of life (health, finance, relationships)

## Implementation in GTD

### Weekly Review Process
1. Review trigger list categories
2. For each item, ask "Is there anything here?"
3. Capture any items triggered
4. Process into next actions
5. Update project lists

### Trigger List Examples

**Work Projects**
- Client projects
- Internal initiatives
- Team management
- Process improvements

**Personal Areas**
- Home maintenance
- Health and fitness
- Financial planning
- Relationships

**Contexts**
- Calls to make
- Emails to send
- Errands to run
- Items to discuss with manager

## Benefits

- Complete capture of commitments
- Reduced mental stress
- Fewer surprises
- Comprehensive life management
- Trust in system

## Creating Custom Trigger Lists

1. Review past 3 months of calendar
2. Note all areas of responsibility
3. List key people and relationships
4. Add regular locations
5. Include areas causing current stress
6. Refine quarterly

## Usage Frequency

- Weekly review: Full trigger list
- Daily: Key contexts only
- Monthly: Deeper life areas
- Quarterly: Complete life audit

## Pricing

Free practice - part of Getting Things Done methodology

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