WEEKLY REVIEW CHECKLIST: A Tiny Framework for Productivity

Based on the Getting Things Done approach by David Allen

1. Collect Loose Items + Papers. Put together all items you've collected during the week—bills, quick notes, thoughts, and other paper items—into your inbox.
2. Clear Your "In" Box. Process and organize all pending papers, notes, voice messages, text messages, and emails.
3. Clear Your Mind. Note down and organize any new/unrecorded tasks, projects, items you're waiting for, future possibilities, etc.

1. Check Action Lists. Mark completed tasks. Look through lists to add any new action steps you remember.
2. Look at Past Calendar. Check your previous calendar entries carefully for any pending tasks, important information, etc.—and move them to your current system.
3. Check Future Calendar. Look at your calendar to see what's coming up.
4. Review Items You're Waiting For. Mark what you've received, and write down follow-up actions for things you're still expecting.
5. Check Projects (and Bigger Goals) Lists. Review how each project and goal is moving forward. Make sure each has at least one current task.
6. Look at Your Checklists. If you keep checklists, quickly review them for any tasks you might have forgotten.

1. Check Maybe/Later Items. See if any possible future projects should become active now and move them to "Projects". Remove items you no longer want to do.
2. Think Freely + Bravely. If you've thought of any exciting new ideas since last review, add them to your system.