Free template
Weekly review template
This free weekly review template takes about 20 minutes and has four parts: clear your inboxes, look back at the week, look ahead to the next one, and reset with one thing to stop and one to start. Print it, copy it into any notes app, or download the Markdown file.
How to use it
- Pick a fixed time, such as Friday afternoon or Sunday evening.
- Work through the four parts in order; set a 20-minute timer.
- Write short answers. A few words is enough.
- Finish by writing your top three for next week and the first action for each.
1. Clear (5 minutes)
Get everything out of your head and inboxes into one list.
- Empty your head: write or say everything that is still on your mind
- Process your email, messages and paper inbox to zero or a short list
- Check last week's unfinished tasks: do, move, or delete each
- Look at the next two weeks of your calendar
2. Look back (5 minutes)
- Three wins from this week: ______
- What slipped or got stuck, and why: ______
- One thing I learned: ______
- Energy: which day was best, which was worst, and why: ______
3. Look ahead (5 minutes)
- The one outcome that would make next week a success: ______
- Top three for next week: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______
- First physical action for each of the three: ______
- Fixed commitments I must plan around: ______
4. Reset (5 minutes)
- One thing to stop doing: ______
- One thing to start doing: ______
- Who do I need to message or ask for help: ______
- Something to look forward to: ______
Download or print
Download the Markdown file and paste it into any notes app, or print this page: the menus and buttons are hidden when you print.
Unleashed OS can do the capturing part by voice: talk, and what you said is sorted into missions, reminders, journal entries and notes. See voice brain dump and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a weekly review take?
About 20 minutes. If it takes much longer, cut the questions you skip anyway.
When is the best time to do it?
At a fixed time you can protect, such as Friday afternoon or Sunday evening. Consistency beats the perfect slot.
Can I use it in any app?
Yes. Print it, copy it into any notes app, or download the Markdown file and paste it where you like.
Is there a longer explanation?
See the weekly review guide for the method and an example.