weekly review
Reflect on wins and next week
Weekly review template for reflection. See dynamic guide below when JavaScript loads.
What is a Weekly Review?
A Weekly Review is a structured pause to reflect on what you accomplished, what slipped, and what deserves focus next week. It closes open loops and realigns daily work with longer goals.
How to Use
- Clear mental clutter 鈥?scan Scratchpad, inboxes, and Distraction Log notes.
- Review Focus Stats and habit streaks for an honest picture of the week.
- Note wins, misses, and patterns (e.g., meetings killing deep work).
- Set three to five priorities for the coming week.
- Schedule the next weekly review so it becomes a recurring habit.
How It Works
David Allen's Getting Things Done popularized weekly reviews as the maintenance that keeps productivity systems trustworthy. Reflection converts experience into learning; without it, the same planning mistakes repeat. Aggregating stats and habits reveals trends invisible day-to-day.
Why It Works for Productivity
Daily firefighting hides strategic drift. One weekly session reconnects Today List items to bigger outcomes. Reviewing Focus Stats shows whether your time matched your intentions 鈥?the feedback loop that makes next week's Time Blocking more realistic.
Tips
Block 30鈥?5 minutes Friday afternoon or Sunday evening. Keep format consistent so starting is effortless. Pair with Eisenhower Matrix to re-sort accumulated tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a weekly review take?
Most people need 20鈥?5 minutes once the habit is established.
What if I skipped deep work all week?
Note why without judgment 鈥?meetings, energy, unclear priorities 鈥?then adjust next week's blocks.
Is review data stored online?
No. Your notes and checklist progress stay in local browser storage.