My 4 Step Weekly Planning Routine | GTD

My weekly planning routine - how I plan and get things done every week
Chapters
0:00 - intro - getting things done - GTD
0:57 - my 4 step weekly planning routine
1:56 - weekly reflection
3:49 - brain dump
5:04 - brain dump example
6:28 - my current project list
8:20 - reviewing my calendar
9:38 - areas of focus
13:27 - task organisation
14:00 - next action list
15:02 - organising tasks by context
17:20 - organising by priority, time and effort
18:34 - how I plan my weekly schedule
Connect with Me
Instagram: / phdandproductivity
Twitter: / phdproductivity
For business enquiries only: [e-mail]
Purchase my PhD Student and Productivity Notion Templates: /phdandproductivity.gumroad.com
Try the Notion template before you buy: www.notion.so/PhD-Planning-VI...
Join my email list for regular PhD and Productivity advice and a 10% discount on my Products: www.phdandproductivity.com/
Support My Channel: If you would like my content and want to support my channel and get access to exclusive content, then join the channel membership here, starting from €1.99 a month: / phdandproductivity
Shop my Favourites for Working from Home and Productivity: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/ciaraxf...
** Disclaimer ** Some of the links are affiliate links meaning that if you make a purchase using the link, I earn a small commission with no extra charge to you. If you do decide to use one of these links then thank you for you support. ******

[@Nsuxx]

Ciara I started watching you when I first got admitted to PhD, bought your templates and here I am nearly finishing it. Thank you so much for all of your effort, you really helped me throughout the process

[@PhDandProductivity]

Aw thank you ! Congratulations for getting to this stage in your PhD journey 💕 hopefully you will be finished soon

[@sarazsadanyi4113]

I have ALWAYS wondered how you get everything done. You're the ultimate girlboss, I can believe how much you do in a week!!

[@PhDandProductivity]

Haha! Gracias 💕 I’m trying to girlboss a little less perhaps 💅💅💅

[@animefan2007bg]

I know right! I got my PhD 8 years ago now 😅 but subscribing for the productivity tips because I am in awe!

[@PhDandProductivity]

@@animefan2007bg oh thank you 🙏 that’s so nice 💕

[@deeriam18]

Love how you keep it real about what works and what doesn't. It's super helpful! I'm still trying to get better at managing my time and tasks. Thanks for the tips!

[@PhDandProductivity]

Thank you! I think everyone is going to have differences, there’s no one size fits all but the book getting things done I think fits the most sizes and there’s tools there that I think are helpful for everyone

[@LisaSabala]

I love how you really set yourself as an example. I do a lot of brain dumps, too. Thanks for sharing!

[@PhDandProductivity]

Thanks Lisa! I appreciate it

[@omgleafy]

your nail colour is stunningggg!!!

[@PhDandProductivity]

I miss that nail color - olive green for st Patrick’s day in March haha

[@polishedandpoisedplanner]

I did time logging to see how close I was sticking to my schedule and for me Thursday was blah as well.

[@nedjlatazdait5657]

Thank you very much. This video comes really on its time. 🌸👏🏻❤️

[@PhDandProductivity]

Really hope it’ll be helpful! Best of luck

[@lizab8497]

thank you for the video, it is very calming :) it shows that planning should be connected to stress. Good luck and persistence with all your plans!

[@PhDandProductivity]

I’m glad to hear that it’s calming! I think sometimes we can all be stressed thinking that we need to be “go go go” all the time

[@harrisoncaldeira]

Loved this video! Especially someone who graduated with their Masters recently, really great overview here.

[@PhDandProductivity]

Thanks Harrison ! Glad you found it beneficial

[@bhaskerksingh9081]

Really very useful

[@PhDandProductivity]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear it

[@Nathan-le5xj]

Thank you, I love the vibe! Do you usually plan/write your tasks both on paper and in Notion?

[@PhDandProductivity]

The last couple of months I had been really overwhelmed so I was using paper planning more so whereas I’m starting to return to digital. I do tend to brain dump on paper though and project plan as every morning I write out 3 A4 pages of whatever comes out of my mind and often that’s where tasks etc come from

[@paintingtime955]

@@PhDandProductivity I loved your system! Can you please explain or make a video about how you plan and organize tasks on paper? Personally I don't like digital systems and I always struggle how I to organize tasks on paper. I am curious how you are doing it. Thanks so much!

[@ThinKtakeNotes]

Thank you Sharing! Really enjoyed this.... Did you get your nails to match your book? Also Your sooo BUSY! my schedule is not lol. But working on that. Again thank you for sharing!

[@PhDandProductivity]

Aw I need to get that nail colour again if I film any more close up videos ! It also matches my work bag haha!

[@ThinKtakeNotes]

@@PhDandProductivity put it in the Planner! Yellow? Social/Fun? I noticed your color schemes, and its something I need to add to my writing. Match them up with my Mobile Calendar. Everything is just all over the place but now aware of it so I can make the changes!

[@Malekfahad420]

Hey Ciara, really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with Best Quality Editing in your videos better than your Editor with good pricing and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ? Pls let me know what do you think ?

[@droptimistic7419]

Can I meet you for some advice