Weekly review explained
Lists only work if you trust them. The weekly review keeps them current, so nothing slips through and you start Monday knowing your priorities.
A typical review takes 30 to 60 minutes: empty your inboxes, look back at last week's calendar, look ahead at next week's, and update each project's next action.
Try it today
- Block the same 45 minutes every Friday or Sunday.
- Use a fixed checklist so the review takes no willpower.
- End by choosing your three most important outcomes for next week.
Where it comes from
The weekly review is a core habit in David Allen's Getting Things Done (2001).
Frequently asked questions
- What is a weekly review?
- A weekly review is a short, regular session where you clear your inboxes, check every project and plan the week ahead.
- Where does a weekly review come from?
- The weekly review is a core habit in David Allen's Getting Things Done (2001).
- How do I start with a weekly review?
- Block the same 45 minutes every Friday or Sunday. Use a fixed checklist so the review takes no willpower. End by choosing your three most important outcomes for next week.
- Which tools help with a weekly review?
- Tools in our directory that help include Notion, Todoist, Sunsama, Google Calendar. Each has its own page with pricing, pros and cons.