The Perspectives series above provides you with a set that should be addressing 80% of the typical needs.Ī tool is only as good as the workflow it is getting used in. Be careful to not sink more time in creating Perspectives than doing the Actions they are designed to display. The possibilities of custom Perspective are incredible but can also be overwhelming and distracting. Perspectives for Project Centric Working.The standard version already comes with some pre-defined Perspectives - and these are covered in the following articles as well - but the real power comes with the ability to configure the view on your Action and Project data to your individual needs. One of the key features you will get when you purchase OmniFocus Pro are custom Perspectives. No matter how simple or complex your OmniFocus setup is, consciously creating and maintaining control of its structure is possibly the single most important aspect of obtaining the productivity gains you are after. Defining and Managing Contexts in OmniFocus.How to effectively use Folders in OmniFocus.If you already use OmniFocus for a while but feel like Folders, Projects, Lists and Contexts still provide more friction than flow this is definitely worth a read as well. The posts listed in this section are designed to help you getting off the ground with OmniFocus by understanding the various components and designing a solid and sustainable structure into the application from the beginning. You can find all OmniFocus posts ever published on SimplicityBliss following the corresponding ‘OmniFocus’ tag. This overview lists the most popular posts about OmniFocus following a basic structure you can work through chronologically if you are just getting started with the application or allowing you to directly dive into a specific section if you are looking to enhance or improve a certain aspect of your setup. If you find the content valuable I would appreciate if you would consider supporting SimplicityBliss and my writing. You can receive new tips & tricks by subscribing to my weekly newsletter, RSS feed or by following me on Twitter. Although not associated with the OmniGroup I write a lot about OmniFocus but also other personal productivity applications and workflows on a regular basis. If you came to SimplicityBliss to learn about OmniFocus or refine your setup this page is a good place to start.

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