The “Getting Things Done” Weekly Review
Template
Read more about writing an effective weekly review on the RescueTime blog.
Before you start: Make a copy
1. Get Clear
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Collect all loose materials and notes. Capture any action items.
Empty out your inbox. Capture any action items.
Clear your head by capturing any other projects, action items, and “someday tasks”
2. Get Current
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Review your current “next actions” list
○ What’s next up on your plate? Is it still relevant?
Review your past calendar
○ Capture follow-ups and action items
Look ahead two weeks
○ Compare your available “deep work” time to your next actions list. What’s
realistic?
Review your “waiting for” list
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What tasks have you delegated or are waiting for an update on? Add follow-ups
to your next actions list
Review the status of your current projects
○ Do you have a relevant next action for each?
Review any other checklists
3. Get Creative
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Review your “someday” list
○ Capture “next actions” for your bigger projects
Come up with 1–3 “big, hairy, audacious goals”
○ What are some things that feel risky yet thought-provoking?