Weekly Review Template

Free weekly review template with wins, lessons, missed plans, energy patterns, next-week reset prompts, and reflection questions for better planning.

What's included

  • Weekly rating and one-word summary fields
  • Wins section for progress and momentum
  • Missed-plan section for obstacles and patterns
  • Reflection prompts for energy, habits, and systems
  • Next-week reset section with carry-forward priorities
  • Simple review format for personal productivity

Preview

Weekly Review - Week of [YYYY-MM-DD]

Review date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Overall rating: [1-10]
One-word summary: [Word]
Main theme: [What this week was really about]

Wins

  • [Win 1 - what happened and why it mattered]
  • [Win 2]
  • [Small win worth noticing]

What Did Not Go As Planned

PlanWhat HappenedReasonAdjustment
[Original plan][Actual outcome][Time, energy, dependency, avoidance, scope][Change for next time]
[Original plan][Actual outcome][Reason][Adjustment]

Energy and Attention

What gave me energy? [Answer]
What drained energy? [Answer]
When was I most focused? [Time, place, task, or condition]
What interrupted me most? [Pattern]

Lessons Learned

  • [Lesson about planning, habits, people, work, or priorities]
  • [Lesson to remember next week]

Next Week Reset

  1. [Priority to carry forward]
  2. [Habit or system adjustment]
  3. [One thing to stop doing]

How to use this template

  1. Review the calendar first — Look at what actually happened before judging the week from memory. Calendar events, notes, and completed tasks give a more accurate picture.
  2. Write wins before problems — Start with wins so the review is balanced. Recognizing progress makes it easier to be honest about what needs to change.
  3. Look for patterns — Do not stop at listing what slipped. Ask whether time, energy, planning, dependencies, or avoidance created the pattern.
  4. Choose one adjustment — Pick one practical change for next week. Too many improvements at once can make the review feel heavy and hard to repeat.
  5. Reset the next week — Convert the review into action by choosing carry-forward priorities. Reflection is most useful when it changes the next plan.

Frequently asked questions

What is a weekly review?

A weekly review is a short reflection on what happened, what worked, what did not, and what should change next week. It helps turn experience into better planning instead of repeating the same patterns.

When should I do a weekly review?

Friday afternoon, Sunday evening, or Monday morning all work. Choose a time that lets you look back calmly and prepare for the next week. Consistency matters more than the exact day.

How do I make weekly reviews useful?

Keep the review honest, specific, and action-oriented. Record wins, identify patterns, and choose one or two adjustments. If the review becomes a long self-critique, it will be harder to maintain.

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