I've been gradually doing the GTD thing for the past few months. But I haven't really figured out the tickler file, so I haven't tried to do it yet.

Here's what I don't get. Today is January 3, so I guess my tickler file looks like this

4
5
6
7
(etc.)
29
30
31
Feb
1
2
3
Mar
Apr
May
(etc.)
Nov
Dec
Jan

Where do I put a piece of paper that I will need on Feb 5 this year? Where do I put a piece of paper that I will need on Feb 5 next year?

Thanks! -Steve