TasklingHow to plan your week in 20 minutes
A weekly plan takes about 20 minutes: look back at last week, write down everything on your mind, choose up to three priorities, place them in specific days, and leave space for the unexpected.
Key takeaways
- Plan the week, then plan each day lightly.
- Three priorities beat ten.
- Leave empty space on purpose.
The 20 minute routine
- Look back (3 minutes). What worked? What slipped?
- Empty your head (5 minutes). Every task, errand and worry.
- Check the calendar (3 minutes). Appointments, deadlines, busy days.
- Choose three priorities (4 minutes). What would make this week a good one?
- Place them (5 minutes). Give each priority a day and a part of the day.
Tips that help
- Keep one lighter day for catching up.
- Put the hardest priority early in the week.
- Plan rest, not just work.
- Do it at the same time each week.
Try it in Taskling
Use the month view to see the week, brain dump to Sprig, and drag priorities into the right days. Save weekly planning as a repeating routine so it shows up every Sunday.
Quick answers
Sunday or Monday?
Whichever you will stick to. Sunday evening lets Monday start calm.
What if the week falls apart?
Unfinished tasks roll forward. Do a five minute mini plan midweek.
Guides and research
Guides and research
Guides and research