How to Conduct a Weekly Review with Todoist: A GTD-Inspired Approach

As a Todoist user and a fan of Getting Things Done (GTD), you're likely familiar with the importance of conducting regular reviews to ensure your tasks are on track. In this article, we'll explore how to conduct a weekly review using Todoist, tailored to fit your specific needs and workflow.

To start, I create a custom perspective in Todoist that allows me to quickly identify tasks without associated actions. This ensures I don't miss anything important during my review process. Additionally, my projects are organized by area of focus, which simplifies the review process for certain areas. If you're short on time, you can quickly scan your list and prioritize which projects require a deeper dive.

When it comes to actually reviewing tasks, I usually allocate more time if I have 2-3 hours available, allowing me to thoroughly examine my projects. The full list of tasks is below, but the majority are summarized in my 'Review projects list, dive deep into key projects' step – an area where Todoist's review feature would typically come in handy.

To streamline my review process, I rely heavily on a printed checklist that mirrors the GTD weekly review process, with modifications tailored to my specific needs. In addition to my weekly review checklist, I also use separate printables for daily tasks, monthly reviews, and planning.

On Fridays, I dedicate some time to reviewing my progress using a dedicated printable checklist. As an Omnifocus user, I don't currently utilize the built-in review feature, but this manual approach has proven effective in keeping me organized and focused.

By incorporating these tips into your Todoist workflow, you can efficiently conduct a weekly review that helps you stay on top of your tasks and projects.

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