Schedule: Monday, afternoon

  • Clear Email.
  • Review Calendar (two weeks backwards and four weeks forward).
  • Clear Google Drive Inbox.
  • Delete or archive articles in Instapaper.
  • Clear Desktop and Downloads.
  • Process Drafts.
  • Process audio recordings.
  • Clear physical inbox.
  • Refine projects list.
    • In Things 3, mark completed projects as Completed.
    • Delete anything that is obviously not a project.
    • If a project can be substituted by a calendar entry, add it to your calendar instead.
    • Move projects that won’t be completed this month to Someday.
    • Combine projects that are tied to the same outcome.
    • Add a deadline for each project.
    • If the project has no description, add one.
    • Choose an icon for each project in Things 3.
    • Review the tasks related to the project: delete anything that is no longer relevant or add more.
    • Check the Goals for this month and see if any needs a project.
    • Prioritize your project list.
  • Sync Projects list on Things, Obsidian, and Finder (if necessary).
  • Process Inbox at Things (prioritize and file new open loops).
  • Review all tasks under Anytime and see any tasks with no priority tag and tag them.
  • Review High priority tasks: Check accomplished tasks, schedule tasks, or convert tasks to Medium priority.
  • Review Medium priority tasks: Check if any can be converted to High priority tasks and schedule them.
  • Create a menu of actions for the week.
  • Reconcile Vince’s fund.
  • Reconcile YNAB couple fund.

After I do my weekly review, I jump right into my weekly tasks under House and pet care system. This involves vacuuming and mopping the house.