The weekly review is the cornerstone of staying productive and the Getting Things Done methodology. It makes sure you stay organized, focused, and in control of your commitments. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by tasks, projects, and emails piling up, this step-by-step weekly review process will help you reset, plan ahead, and maintain productivity.
In this video, we break down each stage of the GTD weekly review, from collecting loose papers and processing your inbox to reviewing your next actions list, project list, and calendar.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
– The Importance of the Weekly Review – A core practice in Getting Things Done (GTD) for staying organized and maintaining clarity.
– Collecting Loose Papers and Materials – Gathering everything from desks, briefcases, folders, emails, and texts into one place (the inbox).
– Brain Dumping Ideas – Writing down anything lingering in the mind to clear mental clutter.
– Processing Emails and Inbox to Zero – Reviewing and categorizing emails, tasks, and notes to maintain an organized workflow.
– Updating Next Actions List – Reviewing and prioritizing tasks for the upcoming week.
– Reviewing the Project List – Ensuring active projects are progressing and inactive ones are checked for reactivation.
– Checking the Calendar – Looking back at past events for follow-ups and planning ahead for upcoming commitments.
– Reviewing the Waiting For List – Identifying tasks or responses needed from others before progress can continue.
– Scanning the Someday/Maybe List – Reviewing potential future projects or ideas that may need action. – Highlighting Key Tasks for the Week – Selecting the most important actions to focus on and preparing a daily 3×5 card for priorities
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