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Graduate students and researchers
Starting a new semester with multiple courses and projects to track
Use cases
About
The GTD mind map template is a comprehensive personal productivity system based on David Allen's Getting Things Done methodology, containing 239 nodes across 13 branches. It covers actionable next actions like 'Speak to Sherry (Shane's wife) about OHSU' and 'Get C in a nutshell from library QA76.73.C2', project reviews for courses such as 'ECE 585' and 'ECE 507', and a 'Waiting For' list including 'Daniel Tax treaty reply'. The template also includes a 'Reference' section with interview preparation tips and a 'GTD 2' branch outlining the 13 Principles and Six Level Model for higher-level focus. Designed for students and professionals, this Xmind template serves as both a daily task manager and a strategic planning tool.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Professionals using GTD methodology
Weekly review to clear inbox and update project statuses
Individuals seeking strategic life planning
Planning long-term career goals and life balance
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore the GTD Structure
Open the template in Xmind to browse the comprehensive branches including Next Actions, Projects, and the strategic GTD 2 model.
Step 2
Customize Tasks and Life Goals
Double-click nodes to replace placeholder tasks with your own actions and adjust the Six Level Model to align with your personal goals.
Step 3
Manage and Export Your System
Organize your daily workflow using the Waiting For and Reference sections before exporting your map as a PDF or image for sharing.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 239 nodes organized into branches: Next Actions, Projects, Waiting For, Someday/Maybe, Reference, GTD 2, and Morning Coffee. It covers actionable tasks, project planning, reference materials, and a higher-level life framework.
Start by reviewing the 'Next Actions' branch for immediate tasks, then check 'Projects' for ongoing work. Use 'Waiting For' to track delegated items, and 'Someday/Maybe' for future ideas. Customize the 'Morning coffee' routine to your digital tools.
Yes, the Xmind template is fully editable. You can add, remove, or reorganize nodes. It can also be exported as PDF, image, or outline for printing.
The Six Level Model ranges from 'Runway' (next actions) to '50K' (life purpose). Each level represents a different horizon: Runway (actions), 10K (projects), 20K (areas of focus), 30K (goals), 40K (vision), and 50K (purpose).
Absolutely. The 'Reference' branch includes interview tips and reading lists. You can replace the suggested books and resources with your own, or add new categories like 'Courses' or 'Articles'.
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