Weekly Planning Template
A simple weekly planning template you can copy and reuse for priorities, fixed commitments, and realistic task planning.
How to use this template
Keep it simple. The goal is to make the week visible, reduce overload, and focus on what can realistically get done.
Before you start
- List your main priorities for the week.
- Block your fixed commitments first.
- Leave margin for interruptions and unfinished work.
- Do not overload every day with too many tasks.
Copy this template
WEEKLY PLANNING TEMPLATE Week of: Main focus for this week: 1. TOP PRIORITIES - Priority 1: - Priority 2: - Priority 3: 2. FIXED COMMITMENTS - Monday: - Tuesday: - Wednesday: - Thursday: - Friday: - Saturday: - Sunday: 3. IMPORTANT TASKS - Task: - Task: - Task: - Task: 4. STUDY / DEEP WORK BLOCKS - Block 1: - Block 2: - Block 3: 5. OVERFLOW / CARRY-OVER - What may need to move to next week: - What can be reduced, delegated, or dropped: 6. END-OF-WEEK REVIEW - What worked: - What created friction: - What should change next week:
Choosing the right planning tool
If you are deciding between calendars, task managers, and flexible planning systems, start here:
Google Calendar vs Todoist vs Notion for Weekly Planning
If you want the simplest place to begin, start with Todoist. It is usually the clearest option when the goal is to manage weekly priorities and tasks without building a heavier custom system.