A simple weekly planning system using calendar blocking and daily priorities

Executive overview

Most people hope tasks will get done rather than committing to when. This system replaces vague intention with structured scheduling. Monday is for planning, mid-week for execution, Friday stays open.

Scheduling tasks in your calendar — not just listing them — is what makes them happen.

Weekly review and planning

• Review last week's output first thing Monday or Sunday night — reply to your own accountability email with a line-by-line check
• Use a follow-up tool (e.g. followup.cc) to surface the review automatically in your inbox
• Send the review to an accountability partner who gives direct feedback
• List what you want to accomplish this week across two categories: work and personal
• Personal items matter — include things you're looking forward to, not just obligations

Calendar blocking

• Once the week's priorities are listed, put them in your calendar immediately
• Don't leave tasks as intentions; a scheduled slot makes them real
• Automate recurring commitments (gym, classes, routines) so they never need replanning
• The more that's automated, the more mental bandwidth you have for what matters

Day structure

• Monday–Tuesday: organising, meetings, team check-ins
• Wednesday–Thursday: full execution and creative thinking — protected from meetings
• Friday: open and flexible; handle whatever emerged during the week, or use for creative work like video or podcast

Daily priorities

• Each morning, write out the most important things to complete that day
• Check them off manually as you go
• Keep the list short — only what genuinely must happen today