The best planner habit is a short one you actually keep. This routine takes about fifteen minutes on Sunday evening.
- Look back (2 minutes). Flip to last week. Tick what got done and carry over anything that still matters.
- Check the month (2 minutes). Turn to this month's calendar and focus page. What's coming up this week? Any bills or dates?
- Choose three priorities (3 minutes). Write the three things that would make this week a good one in the Top Three box. Everything else comes second.
- Write the to-do list (4 minutes). List the smaller tasks beside your priorities. Keep it to what fits in a week.
- Fill in the days (4 minutes). Put appointments and deadlines on their days, Monday to Sunday, and leave room for the unexpected.
That's it. Do it every Sunday and Monday morning starts already sorted.
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