# Weekly Review Method

> Core GTD practice of setting aside time each week to review all projects, commitments, and next actions. Ensures nothing falls through cracks, maintains trusted system, clarifies priorities, and resets for the coming week with a clear mind.

- **URL:** https://gettingthingsdone.com/
- **Category:** Practices
- **Tags:** GTD, Review, Planning
- **Updated:** 2026-03-16 02:27
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## Details

## Overview

The Weekly Review is a cornerstone habit from David Allen's Getting Things Done methodology, involving a systematic review of all commitments, projects, and actions to maintain a trusted productivity system and clear mental space.

## Why Weekly Reviews Matter

- Prevents things from falling through cracks
- Maintains trust in your system
- Provides perspective on priorities
- Reduces mental clutter
- Identifies what's not moving forward
- Creates space for strategic thinking
- Reduces stress and anxiety

## The Standard GTD Weekly Review

### Get Clear (Process)
1. **Collect loose papers**: Gather all physical inputs
2. **Process inbox to zero**: Email, notes, receipts
3. **Empty your head**: Brain dump remaining thoughts
4. **Review past calendar**: Note follow-ups from past week
5. **Review upcoming calendar**: Prepare for upcoming events

### Get Current (Update)
6. **Review next actions lists**: Update, complete, add
7. **Review project list**: Ensure each has next action
8. **Review waiting-for list**: Follow up as needed
9. **Review someday/maybe**: Move items to active or delete

### Get Creative (Reflect)
10. **New projects**: Capture any new commitments
11. **Review goals**: Align projects with objectives
12. **Be creative**: Blue-sky thinking, new ideas

## Timing & Duration

### When
- Friday afternoon (popular)
- Sunday evening (reset for Monday)
- Pick same time weekly
- Make it sacred/non-negotiable

### How Long
- Beginners: 2 hours
- Experienced: 1 hour
- Regular practice reduces time
- Don't rush it

## Common Adaptations

### Personal Productivity
- Review time tracking data
- Assess habit streaks
- Check budget/finances
- Review health metrics
- Personal goals progress

### Professional Focus
- Team commitments
- Client projects
- Metrics/KPIs review
- Upcoming deadlines
- Resource needs

### Hybrid Approach
- 30 min: Quick GTD essentials
- 30 min: Strategic planning
- 30 min: Learning/reflection

## Review Triggers

Questions to ask:

### Projects
- What's the desired outcome?
- What's the next physical action?
- Is this still relevant?
- Am I making progress?
- What's blocking me?

### Calendar
- Any follow-ups needed from past meetings?
- Am I prepared for upcoming events?
- Is anything missing from my calendar?
- Any scheduling conflicts?

### Lists
- Are these still accurate next actions?
- Can any be deleted?
- Are any now projects?
- What's missing?

## Environment Setup

- Quiet, interruption-free space
- All tools and systems accessible
- Phone off or DND
- Clean desk/workspace
- Coffee/tea ritual
- Relaxing background music

## Tools & Templates

### Digital
- Todoist weekly review
- Notion weekly template
- Evernote review checklist
- Asana project review

### Analog
- Physical checklist
- Bullet journal spread
- Planner pages
- Index cards

## Resistance & Solutions

### "I don't have time"
- Schedule it like a meeting
- Start with 30 minutes
- Time saved > time invested

### "It's boring"
- Change location
- Add music or coffee
- Reward yourself after
- See it as self-care

### "I skip it"
- Set calendar reminder
- Accountability partner
- Track streak
- Notice stress when skipped

## Benefits Realized

### Short-term
- Clear mind going into weekend
- Ready for Monday morning
- Reduced anxiety
- Nothing forgotten

### Long-term
- Better project completion
- Fewer crises
- More proactive
- Aligned with goals
- Trusted system

## Advanced: Multi-Level Reviews

### Daily Review (5 min)
- Calendar for today
- Priority tasks
- Quick inbox check

### Weekly Review (1 hour)
- Full GTD process

### Monthly Review (2 hours)
- Goals progress
- Habits review
- Bigger picture

### Quarterly Review (half day)
- Strategic planning
- Goal setting
- Life assessment

### Annual Review (full day)
- Year reflection
- Year ahead planning
- Values alignment

## Success Metrics

- Completion rate: Doing weekly reviews consistently
- Inbox zero: After each review
- Projects with next actions: 100%
- Mental clarity: Reduced anxiety
- Productivity: Better follow-through

## David Allen Quote

"The Weekly Review is the critical success factor for marrying your larger commitments to your day-to-day activities."

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