Logbook
A history of completed tasks and archived items.
Definition
The Logbook is a chronological record of all completed Tasks and archived Projects in Locus GTD, providing a complete history of your accomplishments.
Purpose
Track Accomplishments
- See what you've completed
- Review past work
- Measure productivity
- Celebrate progress
Reference History
- Find completed tasks
- Review project outcomes
- Check completion dates
- Access archived information
Analyze Patterns
- Identify productive periods
- Understand work patterns
- Optimize workflows
- Improve planning
What's in the Logbook
Completed Tasks
All tasks marked as complete:
- Task title and details
- Completion date and time
- Original project
- Tags and properties
- Notes and attachments
Archived Projects
Projects moved to archive:
- Project name and description
- Archive date
- All completed tasks
- Project outcome
- Final notes
Completion History
Chronological timeline:
- Daily completions
- Weekly summaries
- Monthly overviews
- Yearly achievements
Accessing the Logbook
Main View
- Open sidebar
- Tap Logbook
- View completion history
Filter Options
- By Date: Today, week, month, year
- By Project: Specific project completions
- By Tag: Tagged completions
- By Type: Tasks vs projects
Search
Search completed items:
- By title
- By notes
- By date range
- By properties
Logbook Features
Timeline View
Chronological display:
Today
├── Completed report (2:30 PM)
├── Called client (11:15 AM)
└── Morning review (9:00 AM)
Yesterday
├── Finished proposal (6:45 PM)
├── Team meeting (3:00 PM)
└── Email responses (10:30 AM)Statistics
View productivity metrics:
- Tasks completed: Daily/weekly/monthly counts
- Projects finished: Completion rates
- Streaks: Consecutive completion days
- Trends: Productivity patterns
Restore Items
Uncomplete or unarchive:
- Find item in logbook
- Tap to open
- Select Restore
- Item returns to active
Using the Logbook
Daily Review
End of day:
- [ ] Review today's completions
- [ ] Celebrate wins
- [ ] Note patterns
- [ ] Plan tomorrow
Weekly Review
During Weekly Review:
- [ ] Review week's accomplishments
- [ ] Analyze completion patterns
- [ ] Identify bottlenecks
- [ ] Adjust planning
Monthly Reflection
End of month:
- [ ] Review monthly achievements
- [ ] Calculate completion rates
- [ ] Identify trends
- [ ] Set next month's goals
Logbook Best Practices
Regular Review
- Daily: Quick scan of completions
- Weekly: Detailed review
- Monthly: Pattern analysis
- Quarterly: Big picture reflection
Celebrate Progress
Use logbook to:
- Acknowledge accomplishments
- Build momentum
- Stay motivated
- Track growth
Learn from History
Analyze patterns:
- When are you most productive?
- Which tasks take longest?
- What gets delayed?
- What completes quickly?
Reference Past Work
Find information:
- "When did I complete that?"
- "What was the outcome?"
- "How long did it take?"
- "What approach worked?"
Logbook vs Task Status
| Logbook | Task Status |
|---|---|
| Historical record | Current state |
| Completed items only | All statuses |
| Read-only view | Editable |
| Archive and history | Active management |