Creating a Weekly Goal Checklist for Clarity

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Creating a weekly goal checklist for clarity involves organizing tasks, setting priorities, and reflecting on progress to maintain focus and productivity throughout the week. This process ensures that important objectives are identified and addressed systematically, reducing overwhelm and improving overall clarity.

  • Start with a plan: Dedicate time at the beginning of the week to list all tasks, rank them by priority, and identify key goals to focus on.
  • Block your time: Use a calendar to allocate specific time slots for high-priority tasks, ensuring that essential work is completed without unnecessary distractions.
  • Review and adjust: At the end of each week, evaluate your progress, carry over unfinished tasks, and refine your approach for the upcoming week.
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  • View profile for Ian Koniak
    Ian Koniak Ian Koniak is an Influencer

    I help tech sales AEs perform to their full potential in sales and life by mastering their mindset, habits, and selling skills | Sales Coach | Former #1 Enterprise AE at Salesforce | $100M+ in career sales

    95,863 followers

    I'm excited to share my system for staying productive all day, every day. This system allowed me to sell over $100M in my B2B sales career, then build a 7 figure coaching business working an average of 40 hours/week. Most importantly, my nights and weekends are free to spend with my family. Here's are the 3 simple steps I take every single week: Step 1: Complete a Weekly Plan & Scorecard at the beginning of each week On Monday mornings (or Sunday evening), I print and fill out a Weekly Plan & Scorecard. On this document, I write down all the important tasks and action items I aspire to get done that week in no particular order. I then rank each task in order of priority, typically prioritizing RGA's (Revenue Generating Activities) for my business. I originally took this scorecard from a book called the 12 Week Year, then adapted it to include a "Rank" column, which allows me to prioritize each action item. Prioritizing the Action Items allows me to know where to start every day, and prevents me from getting overwhelmed. Step 2: Daily Task Blocking in Calendar Whitespace At the beginning of each weekday, I fill up all the whitespace on my calendar for that day with high priority tasks taken directly from the Weekly Plan & Scorecard. This ensures that the most important tasks for the week get done first and eliminates daily decision fatigue. The key is to put the specific tasks on your calendar so there's no empty space. If for some reason any tasks on the calendar don't get completed for that day, I move them to the next day in any open whitespace. Step 3: Weekly Scoring At the end of each week, I score my performance using the simple formula: Tasks Completed / Tasks Written Down = Score % My goal is to score 85% or higher each week, although admittedly there are many weeks where I fall short. If there are any tasks that didn't get completed that week, they get moved to the following week. I rinse and repeat this process every single week. This ensures that I SHOW UP every single day, and stay productive throughout the entire work week. Additional keys to success include: 1. Taking short breaks when you feel mentally drained. Stretching, a short walk, and standing desk do wonders to change your state. 2. Minimize the number of daily meetings on your calendar (4 or less is optimal) to stay focused and ensure you have enough whitespace to get deep work done. 3. Give yourself an hour lunch to break up the work day. Every day I have lunch with my wife, and that's also on the calendar. 4. Do one thing at a time 5. If you have an unproductive day, forgive yourself. Of course, this is all easier said than done... That's why next week, in our 2nd *Transformation Tuesday* LIVE training session, I'm going to walk you through exactly how to leverage The 12 Week Year (and Weekly Scorecard) to transform your productivity and your life. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gsPsq2XR Only 500 spots available due to Zoom webinar limit!

  • View profile for Kinza Azmat

    The Exit Gal. Follow for posts on business and leadership. Helping entrepreneurs turn their business into wealth & legacy. [3x CEO, 1x Exit, SMU lecturer, author & speaker, ex private equity consultant.]

    14,709 followers

    Your brain isn’t broken. Your week is. That line changed how I run my week. 7 Systems That Help Me Run My Week Without Burning Out Here’s what keeps me productive without running on fumes: 1. The Weekly Reset (Every Sunday) • Review calendar & remove non-essentials • Set 1 clear intention per day • Pre-load key tasks into time blocks → Clarity before the week begins prevents chaos later. 2. Block Before You Book • Deep work goes on the calendar first • Meetings fill in after priorities are set • No-call zones protect focused time → Time isn’t just managed. It’s protected. 3. Task Triage (Daily) • Ask: Do it, delegate it, or defer it? • End each day with a clean next-day list • Keep only 3 must-dos daily → Momentum comes from fewer, clearer priorities. 4. Context-Based To-Do Lists • Separate lists for admin, creative, calls, meetings • Match tasks to your energy zone • Batch similar items to reduce mental switching → Your brain works better when it works with rhythm. 5. Calendar Color Coding • Green = strategy | Yellow = meetings | Blue = admin • Visual balance check at a glance • Audit every Friday for adjustments → If your week looks off, it probably is. 6. Team Check-In Rituals • Monday = goals | Wednesday = blockers | Friday = wins • Keep updates tight and structured • Use the same format every week → Aligned teams move faster, with less friction. 7. Energy Over Efficiency • Morning = deep work zone • Afternoons = collaboration & creative tasks • Plan breaks with intention (not guilt) → Your energy is your most limited resource. Protect it.Overwhelm usually isn’t volume. It’s structure. Systems give your brain room to think, not just react Follow me, Kinza Azmat for more!

  • View profile for Ed Manfre

    Leadership Growth, Delivered | Bestselling Author • CEO Coach • F500 Advisor | Partner @ Heidrick Consulting | Follow for proven C-Suite strategies that drive real results

    18,423 followers

    Overloaded? Clarity's just a few minutes away. Try this 5-step reset 👇 The week moves fast. Tactics take over. But clarity doesn't come from more activity. It comes from space to zoom out and realign. Here’s what you’ll need: 📝 A notebook + pen 📍 A quiet space (café, bench, or home nook) 📅 Your calendar or task list ⏳ 30 mins (or an hour if you want the full reset) 📵 Zero notifications 𝘖𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭: 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦, 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘯𝘰 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 5 steps to gain elevation and lead with clarity: 🟠 1. Clear the space • Turn off notifications. • Take 3 deep breaths. • Write your intention for this time. ➡️ A few examples: • “Get above the fray” • “Build confidence in my plan” • “Clear my mind and get ready” 🪑 Sit. Settle in. Begin. 🟠 2. Zoom out Step back to see the big picture: • What’s most important right now — and why? • What’s actually working for me? • Where am I drifting or out of alignment? • What do I want to be true by year’s end? ✍️ Answer these in your notebook. Let clarity rise to the surface. 🟠 3. Zoom in Bring it into focus. Time to get clear: • List your top 5–10 projects or goals • Ask: What are my true top 3 priorities? • How can I shift my energy to reflect them? ✅ Then: Defer, delete, or delegate what doesn’t match. Wrap up any low-priority essentials quickly and cleanly. 🟠 4. Zoom way in Now get tactical. Decide: • What’s one move I’ll make Monday that aligns with my top priorities? • What habit or behavior might quietly hold me back? • How can I guard against it?    📆 Plan your Monday: • 3 key priorities, early deep work, clear boundaries • 1 micro-shift (e.g., hydration, no-scroll morning, walk before work) 🟠 5. Lock it in Make your clarity actionable. List: 🧭 Top 3 priorities this week 🚀 Next 5 actions to execute 🎯 Word or phrase to guide how you lead (Examples: Clarity, Courage, Focus, Presence) Clarity isn’t luck. It’s created — through space and reflection. • Use this reset weekly. • Refine it monthly. • Protect it fiercely. • Act with intention. Congratulations. You just created clarity on purpose. ♻️ Repost to help others gain elevation & clarity ➕ Follow Ed Manfre for ways to thrive, lead, and last

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