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How to execute a weekly review?

How do you finish your week? Do you store your gear as far away as possible and forget what just happened or do you search for an opportunity to pat yourself on the back? It is satisfying after a long week to review what you have accomplished. While reviewing my week I've set the following rules: No interruption  Thing went good some went bad, no fixing up opened to-dos during the review Keel it timeboxed Too often I've failed to review my week because I thought all the rest was so much more important. Finish a protocol, writing an email, or simply prepare some slides for an upcoming meeting.  What is more important? Do the things right or do the right things? I realized that setting the priority and organizing my work is as important as doing the actual work.  The following structure is my guideline for an efficient weekly review: Declutter and mind dump  Time: 10min Tidy your workspace, yes all: USB- cables, coffee cups and water bottles have to be  stored awa...