Researchers and teachers are bombarded with information and tasks. Keeping control of information overload and activities in collaborative, knowledge-intensive work is a cornerstone for work satisfaction, maintaining drive and a healthy work-life balance. This seminar aims to introduce the well-known Getting Things Done (GTD) approach, accompanied by practical examples of how to implement and continue to use the method. The seminar covers the key principles of GTD and presents how they can be integrated into the daily life of a researcher and teacher.