Let’s talk about something that’ll take you just 15 minutes but could save you hours of stress and missed opportunities.
It’s called a weekly calendar review, and it’s the difference between feeling in control of your week and feeling like your week is controlling you.
Most of us plan our vacations better than we plan our weeks. We’ll spend hours researching hotels and restaurants, but we’ll walk into Monday morning with no clue what’s actually coming.
Sound familiar?
Why Most Calendar Reviews Don’t Work
Here’s what most people do wrong: they look at their calendar Sunday night, panic about everything they see, and then spend the week reacting to whatever comes up.
That’s not planning — that’s just organized panicking.
The 15-Minute Weekly Review That Actually Works
Every Friday at 4 PM (or whatever works for you), spend 15 minutes doing this:
Minutes 1-5: The Look Ahead
- Scan next week’s calendar
- Note any prep work needed for meetings
- Check if you have back-to-back meetings (and add buffer time)
Minutes 6-10: The Reality Check
- How much actual work time do you have?
- What deadlines are coming up?
- Where are the potential problems?
Minutes 11-15: The Adjustment
- Move anything that can be moved
- Block time for important work
- Add prep reminders for big meetings
Your Homework (Do This Today)
Right now — seriously, right now — put a recurring 15-minute “Weekly Review” block on your calendar for every Friday at 4 PM.
That’s it. Just block the time. We’ll worry about the rest later.
The Game Changer
Here’s what happens when you do this consistently: you stop being surprised by your own calendar.
No more “Oh crap, I have that deposition tomorrow and I haven’t prepared.” No more double-booking yourself. No more working until 10 PM because you didn’t realize how packed your day was.
Making It Even Easier
If you’re using Clio, you can see everything in one place — your calendar, your deadlines, your task list. No more switching between three different systems to figure out what’s actually due.
Ready for Calmer Weeks?
Just like you wouldn’t drive cross-country without checking your map, don’t run your week without checking your calendar.
Fifteen minutes on Friday can save you hours of stress during the week. And honestly, who couldn’t use a little less stress?
What would your weeks feel like if you actually knew what was coming?
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