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Students and professionals managing complex workloads
Starting a new semester or project with multiple deadlines
Use cases
About
The GTD mind map template, based on David Allen's Getting Things Done methodology, organizes 245 nodes across 5 core categories: Projects, Next Actions, Waiting For, Reference, and Someday/Maybe. It includes specific items like 'Thesis' under Projects with sub-tasks such as 'Learn MATLAB' and 'refer Mazad's code', and a 'Call List' with contacts like 'Chaitanya' and 'Deshmukh Sir'. The template also features a 'Six Level Model' for life planning, covering horizons from 'Runway' (Next Actions) to '50K' (Pursuit of Happiness). This GTD mind map template serves as a comprehensive personal productivity cheat sheet, integrating task management with long-term goal setting.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Anyone practicing GTD methodology
Weekly review to capture and organize loose tasks and ideas
Individuals seeking life balance and strategic planning
Planning long-term career and personal goals using the Six Level Model
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore Core Categories
Open the template in Xmind to review the five main branches including Projects, Next Actions, and the Six Level Model.
Step 2
Input and Expand Personal Tasks
Replace the example nodes with your own tasks and use the Insert key to add new sub-nodes for specific projects.
Step 3
Personalize Workflow and Visual Style
Customize the colors, icons, and priority markers to align the mind map with your personal productivity system.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 5 main categories: Projects, Next Actions, Waiting For, Reference, and Someday/Maybe. It contains 245 nodes covering tasks, reading lists, life goals, and productivity techniques.
Start by reviewing 'Next Actions' for immediate tasks, then update 'Projects' with your own goals. Use 'Waiting For' to track delegated items and 'Someday/Maybe' for future ideas. Customize the 'Reference' section with your own resources.
Yes, the template is fully editable. You can add, remove, or reorganize nodes, change colors, and add icons. It works in Xmind desktop and web versions.
The Six Level Model is a life planning framework from 'Runway' (Next Actions) to '50K' (Pursuit of Happiness). Each level represents a different horizon, helping align daily tasks with long-term vision.
Yes, you can share the .xmind file with team members. Xmind supports collaboration features, allowing multiple users to edit and comment on the same map.
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