Weekly Review

A pattern recognition exercise. What moved the needle? What was noise? Where did time leak? The weekly review is not a task list audit — it's about seeing clearly.

30 minutes Sunday evening or Monday morning

Week:

Part 1: What Happened

The Needle Movers

What actually moved things forward this week? Not just completed tasks — things that created real progress or value.

The Noise

What felt busy but didn't actually matter? Activities that consumed time without creating value.

The Time Leaks

Where did time disappear that you didn't intend? Meetings that went too long, rabbit holes, distractions.

Part 2: Energy Analysis

Energy Highs

When did you feel most energized, focused, and effective?

Energy Lows

When did you feel most drained, scattered, or ineffective?

Energy Score for the Week:

Part 3: Priorities Check

Last Week's Priority

What did you say was your main priority last week?

How did you do?

  • Completed / Solid progress
  • Partial progress
  • Didn't happen
  • Became irrelevant

If not completed, why?

North Star Alignment

Did your time this week align with what you said matters most?

  • Yes — I spent most of my energy on what matters
  • Partially — Some alignment, some drift
  • No — I got pulled into things that don't serve my priorities

If not aligned, what pulled you off track?

Part 4: Relationships Check

Who did I spend meaningful time with this week?

Who did I neglect that matters?

Any relationship friction to address?

Part 5: The Learning

One Strategic Insight

What did you learn this week that changes how you think about your work, life, or priorities?

What Would You Do Differently?

If you could redo this week, what one thing would you change?

What Worked That You Should Repeat?

What system, approach, or decision worked well that you should continue?

Part 6: Next Week

One Adjustment

Based on this review, what ONE thing will you adjust next week?

Next Week's Priority

What is the ONE thing that matters most next week?

Why this matters:

Commitments

I will:

I will NOT:

Closing

One sentence summary of this week:

Overall week rating:

Ready for next week?

  • Yes — clear and energized
  • Mostly — need a bit more recovery
  • No — need to reset before diving in

Review completed: