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Complete your GTD weekly review in 15 minutes with guided questions
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The Power of Weekly Reviews
The weekly review is one of the most powerful productivity habits you can develop. Popularized by David Allen in "Getting Things Done" and practiced by countless successful entrepreneurs, a weekly review helps you stay aligned with your goals, learn from your experiences, and continuously improve.
Why Weekly Reviews Work
Weekly reviews work because they create a regular checkpoint for reflection and planning. Without intentional review, weeks blur together and we miss opportunities to learn from our experiences. A weekly review forces you to pause, celebrate wins, acknowledge challenges, and set clear intentions for the week ahead.
The Five Key Components
- Wins & Accomplishments: Celebrating what went well builds confidence and helps you recognize your progress
- Challenges & Obstacles: Identifying what did not work helps you spot patterns and areas for improvement
- Lessons & Improvements: Extracting learnings turns experiences into wisdom you can apply
- Gratitude: Acknowledging what you are thankful for improves wellbeing and perspective
- Priorities & Intentions: Setting clear goals for next week gives you direction and focus
Best Practices for Weekly Reviews
- Schedule a consistent time: Sunday evening or Monday morning work well for most people
- Create a ritual: Make it enjoyable with a favorite drink or comfortable spot
- Be honest: The review is for you - acknowledge both successes and struggles
- Keep it focused: 15-30 minutes is usually enough for a meaningful review
- Track over time: Looking back at past reviews reveals patterns and progress
The Weekly Review Rating Scale
Rating your week from 1-10 creates a simple metric you can track over time. Rather than aiming for perfect 10s, look for patterns: What do your best weeks have in common? What makes challenging weeks difficult? Over time, this data helps you design weeks that consistently score higher.
The GTD Weekly Review: Clear, Current, Creative
David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology popularized the weekly review as a "critical success factor" for productivity. The GTD weekly review follows three phases designed to get your mind clear, your system current, and your thinking creative.
Phase 1: Get Clear
Empty your head and collect loose ends:
- Process all your inboxes (email, physical inbox, notes)
- Empty your head of anything still on your mind
- Review any meeting notes or action items
Phase 2: Get Current
Update your lists and calendar:
- Review your calendar for the past week - any follow-ups needed?
- Review upcoming calendar - what do you need to prepare for?
- Review your project list - any projects complete, stalled, or missing?
- Review your next actions list - are items still relevant?
- Review your waiting-for list - any follow-ups needed?
Phase 3: Get Creative
Look at the bigger picture:
- Review your goals - are you making progress?
- Review your someday/maybe list - anything to activate?
- Be creative and courageous - any new projects to consider?
40+ Weekly Review Questions for Deep Reflection
Choose questions that resonate with you. You don't need to answer all of them - pick 5-10 each week for a focused reflection.
Wins & Accomplishments
- What am I most proud of from this week?
- What goals did I make progress on?
- What did I complete or ship?
- What positive feedback did I receive?
- What habits did I maintain consistently?
- What did I do that scared me or pushed my comfort zone?
- What problem did I solve?
Challenges & Struggles
- What was my biggest challenge this week?
- What tasks did I avoid or procrastinate on?
- Where did I feel stuck or frustrated?
- What drained my energy?
- What commitments did I not keep?
- What conflict or tension arose?
- What did not go as planned?
Lessons & Growth
- What did I learn about myself?
- What would I do differently if I could redo this week?
- What skill am I developing?
- What insight or aha moment did I have?
- What book, article, or conversation impacted me?
- What feedback should I act on?
- What pattern do I notice in my behavior?
Gratitude & Wellbeing
- What am I grateful for from this week?
- Who helped or supported me?
- What moment brought me joy?
- How was my energy level this week?
- Did I get enough sleep and rest?
- What relationship did I nurture?
- What brought me peace or calm?
Next Week Planning
- What are my top 3 priorities for next week?
- What must absolutely get done?
- What am I looking forward to?
- What am I dreading (and how can I prepare)?
- What habits do I want to focus on?
- Who do I need to connect with?
- What would make next week a "10/10"?
Big Picture Questions
- Am I living according to my values?
- What do I want more of in my life?
- What do I want less of?
- If this week repeated for a year, where would I be?
- What is holding me back from my goals?
- What am I tolerating that I should not?
- What would my future self thank me for doing now?
How to Use This Tool
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Select the week you want to review using the date picker
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Reflect on what worked well this week and celebrate your wins
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Identify challenges you faced and lessons learned
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Write down what you will do differently next week
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Note things you are grateful for from this week
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Set your top priorities and intentions for next week
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Rate your overall week satisfaction from 1-10
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Save your review to track progress over time
Frequently Asked Questions
A weekly review is a structured reflection practice where you look back at your week, celebrate wins, identify areas for improvement, and plan for the week ahead. Regular weekly reviews help you stay aligned with your goals, learn from experiences, maintain work-life balance, and continuously improve. Many successful people including David Allen (Getting Things Done) and Tim Ferriss recommend weekly reviews as a cornerstone habit.
Most people prefer doing their weekly review on Sunday evening or Monday morning. Sunday evening allows you to close out the week with reflection and start Monday with clear intentions. Monday morning works well if you prefer to review with fresh eyes. The key is consistency - pick a time that works for your schedule and make it a regular habit.
Effective weekly review questions include: What were my biggest wins this week? What challenges did I face? What did I learn? What am I grateful for? What will I do differently next week? What are my top 3 priorities for next week? Our tool guides you through all these prompts and more to ensure a comprehensive reflection.
A good weekly review typically takes 15-30 minutes. The goal is thorough reflection without it becoming a burden. Our guided prompts help you stay focused and efficient. Some weeks may require more time if you have more to process, while others may be quicker. Consistency matters more than duration.
Yes! All your weekly reviews are saved locally in your browser. You can view your complete review history, compare weeks side by side, and track patterns over time. This helps you see your progress and identify recurring themes in your challenges and wins.
Absolutely. All your review data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is sent to any server. Your reflections remain completely private on your device. You can export or share your reviews only if you choose to.
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