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Weekly Review

productivity · medium · 1-2 hours per week

What is Weekly Review?

A dedicated weekly ritual to clear your mind, update all project lists, review upcoming commitments, and plan the week ahead. The keystone habit of personal productivity systems.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do Weekly Review?

  1. 1.Block 1-2 hours at the same time each week (Friday afternoon or Sunday evening)
  2. 2.Clear all inboxes: email, physical mail, notes, voice memos, browser tabs
  3. 3.Review each active project — update next actions, check for stalled items
  4. 4.Review your calendar for the past and upcoming 2 weeks for missed or upcoming commitments
  5. 5.Identify your top 3 priorities for the coming week and schedule them

How long does it take?

1-2 hours per week.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

> how Shift handles procrastination

Source: David Allen (Getting Things Done, 2001) — the Weekly Review is the linchpin of GTD. Also emphasized by Cal Newport, Michael Hyatt, and most productivity frameworks.
planning · review · reflection · gtd · organization · projects
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