Lecture: Importance of Weekly Reviews

Introduction

• Presenter: Naomi from the Todoist Channel
• Topic: Importance of the weekly review as a productivity habit
• Origin: Developed by David Allen as part of the Getting Things Done method

Weekly Review Overview

• Purpose: To look back and plan ahead
• Sections:
  • Get Clear: Process all loose ends
  • Get Current: Ensure everything is up-to-date
  • Get Creative: Generate new ideas for life and work

Benefits of a Weekly Review

• Provides an objective view of the week ahead
• Helps clarify thinking and spot patterns
• Aids in decision-making
• Offers clarity and direction
• Reduces reactive mode behavior

Who Should Do a Weekly Review?

• Everyone, especially if:
  • You start the week without a plan
  • You feel busy but make little progress
  • You are often in reactive mode

Customizing Your Weekly Review

• Can fit any productivity method (e.g., time blocking, Pomodoros)
• Should be personalized to reflect individual schedules and priorities

How to Conduct a Weekly Review

1. Set Up for Success:
   • Choose a consistent time and place
   • Select a setting you enjoy (e.g., coffee shop)
   • Consistency aids in establishing the habit
2. Process:
   • Get Clear:
     • Process physical items into an inbox
     • Clear digital inboxes (texts, emails, task managers)
     • Empty your mind onto paper or digital tools
   • Get Current:
     • Review and update next actions
     • Look back at previous calendar entries for missed actions
     • Check upcoming calendar events
     • Review 'waiting for' list
     • Update project lists and next actions
   • Get Creative:
     • Review 'someday maybe' list
     • Reflect on dreams and goals

Reflect and Plan

• Ask reflective questions about the past week
• Determine focus for the upcoming week

Practical Tips

• Use Todoist's weekly review template as a starting point

Conclusion

• Weekly reviews help align larger commitments with daily activities
• Offer 52 opportunities for fresh starts each year

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