My Weekly Planning Practice

“The ability to go from total chaos to total clarity every week, in 15-30 minutes.”

Weekly Review

  • Get current
  • review project list for next steps
  • clean up Next Actions if anything is already settled
  • review Waiting For list for follow-up
  • review previous 2 weeks in calender: Review past calendar in detail for remaining action items, reference data, etc., and transfer into the active system.
  • preview upcoming 4 weeks in calendar: Review upcoming events – long and short term. Capture actions triggered.
  • Get clear
    • process email inbox
    • process computer desktop/downloads
    • clear analogue notebook
    • clear desk/drawer/physical inbox
    • process digital inbox

Daily Planning

  • Check notebook
  • Check calendar
  • Clear tabs
  • Clear email inbox
  • Clear digital inbox
  • Check tasks from Upcoming list
  • Check tasks from Anytime list
  • Review Today list
  • Prioritize against vision and goals
  • Block calendar time

👋 Hej, I am Julian Peters. But many people call me Jupe.

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