Weekly Priorities System (3-5 Rule)
Planning practice of identifying 3-5 maximum priorities for the week rather than daily micro-planning. Provides flexible framework allowing daily adaptation while maintaining weekly focus. Prevents over-commitment and creates realistic achievement expectations.
Last updated: 2026-03-18 11:25
Overview
Weekly Priorities System limits focus to 3-5 key outcomes per week.
Process
- Sunday/Monday: identify 3-5 weekly priorities
- Each day: choose which to work on based on energy/context
- Don't add more until complete
- Weekly review: assess completion
Benefits
- Flexible daily execution
- Realistic commitments
- Prevents overwhelm
- Maintains focus
- Allows for unexpected events
Rules
- Maximum 5 priorities
- Must be achievable in week
- Mix of different types okay
- Complete before adding new
- Can be projects or tasks
Comparison to Daily Planning
- More flexible
- Less time spent planning
- Adapts to reality better
- Reduces planning anxiety
Pricing
Free planning system.
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