The number one problem in life planning is that people stop reviewing their life plan. And those things that have been identified as most important fade into the noise of life and work.
Your life and work are not something that you plan once and then put away. They are far too important for that! To have maximum impact, your life plan and business vision should be reviewed regularly.
When I first wrote my life plan – and when I first drafted my business vision – I reviewed them every day for 90 days. Yes, this was time-consuming, but eventually I could review them quickly in 10-15 minutes. This practice solidified the purpose and the practice of reviewing them regularly.
After 90 days, I began reviewing them weekly. I found that monthly wasn’t often enough for me.
I noticed that I had some margin on Sunday during the early morning hours when the family is still sleeping. So I scheduled a weekly review of my life plan and business vision.
Over the years my weekly review has come to include more items which each help me 1) retain margin in my schedule, 2) maintain healthy relationships and connections, 3) be fulfilled in my work, and 4) be more productive and effective.
Today, I’m giving you access to my Weekly Review Template. I’ll share it with you in a moment, but first, here are four ways that my weekly review has helped me find greater fulfillment and effectiveness in my life and work…
