Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1707: How To Do A Weekly Planning Session by Carl Pullein on How to Be More Productive and Efficient
Jun 3, 2025
Explore the transformative power of a structured weekly planning session to boost productivity. Learn how aligning tasks with clear goals can reduce stress and enhance focus. Discover practical strategies for organizing responsibilities, reviewing projects, and maintaining flexibility for surprises. Embrace time management techniques that help regain control over your week, making overwhelm a thing of the past.
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Review and Reserve Flexibility Weekly
- Regularly review and adjust your next week's tasks to ensure they remain relevant and are scheduled appropriately.
- Keep ample blank space in your calendar for unexpected commitments and emergencies.
Prioritize Big Rocks in Weekly Planning
- Begin your weekly planning by identifying and scheduling your big rocks, the most important tasks or projects.
- Block necessary time on your calendar and allocate no more than 50% of your week to maintain flexibility for unexpected tasks.
Weekly Review Prevents Task Slip
- Completing a weekly review is critical to prevent tasks from slipping through the cracks.
- Without this fundamental part, even the best productivity systems will fail to manage your workload effectively.