David Allen's critical GTD practice of conducting a comprehensive weekly review to clear the mind, process inboxes, review projects, and plan the upcoming week - called a 'critical factor for success' in Getting Things Done methodology.
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The Weekly Review is a cornerstone practice of David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. Allen has called it a "critical factor for success" because regular review ensures you're not just doing things, but doing the right things.
The Weekly Review serves to:
Allen advocates weekly frequency because:
Most people need 1-2 hours for a thorough Weekly Review. The time investment pays dividends in reduced stress and increased productivity throughout the week.
Consistent Weekly Reviews provide:
"The Weekly Review is whatever you need to do to get your head empty again and get oriented for the next couple of weeks. It's going through the five phases of workflow management—capturing, clarifying, organizing, reflecting, and engaging."