# Weekly Review Practice

> Essential GTD ritual of comprehensively reviewing all commitments, projects, and lists each week to maintain system integrity and make informed decisions about priorities and next actions.

- **URL:** https://gettingthingsdone.com/2015/07/weekly-review-why-how/
- **Category:** Time Management Practice
- **Tags:** GTD, Review, Planning
- **Updated:** 2026-03-21 05:48
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/ru/items/weekly-review-practice

## Details

## Weekly Review Practice

A cornerstone of the Getting Things Done methodology where you step back from daily execution to review all commitments, update lists, and prepare for the week ahead.

## Purpose

- Keep system current and complete
- Regain control and perspective
- Build trust in your system
- Make better priority decisions
- Clear mental clutter

## The Weekly Review Process

### Get Clear
1. **Process all inboxes**: Empty every capture point
2. **Review notes**: Process meeting notes, loose papers
3. **Clear email**: Get inbox to zero or near-zero

### Get Current
4. **Review calendar**: Past week and upcoming weeks
5. **Review next actions**: Update, complete, remove
6. **Review projects list**: Update status, next actions
7. **Review waiting for**: Follow up as needed
8. **Review someday/maybe**: Any now ready to activate?

### Get Creative
9. **Capture new ideas**: Brainstorm, add possibilities
10. **Review goals**: Check alignment with bigger picture

## Time Investment

- Schedule 1-2 hours weekly
- Same time each week (Friday afternoon popular)
- Sacred, non-negotiable time
- Initial reviews may take longer

## Benefits

- Peace of mind for the week
- Clear next actions
- Updated priorities
- Nothing falling through cracks
- Ready to engage effectively

## Best Practices

- Block calendar for review time
- Minimize distractions
- Use consistent checklist
- Make it enjoyable (music, coffee)
- Don't skip—even if busy

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