Weekly Review
Take 30-60 minutes each week to review your progress, clear your inboxes, and plan the coming week. Essential for staying on track with long-term goals.
checklistHow to Do It
- 1Clear all inboxes (email, notes, messages)
- 2Review completed tasks from the past week
- 3Review upcoming deadlines and commitments
- 4Set top priorities for the coming week
- 5Identify any projects that need attention
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