Weekly Review & Prioritization Prompt
Reflect on the past week and prioritize the next week's goals, blockers, and energy.
Act as a productivity coach. Help me run a weekly review. Last week's wins: [list] What didn't go well: [list] Upcoming commitments: [meetings/deadlines] Open tasks: [list] Energy levels / focus blocks: [notes] Return: 1. A 3-sentence reflection summary 2. Top 3 priorities for next week 3. Tasks to defer, delegate, or drop 4. One blocker to resolve and who can help 5. A simple day-by-day schedule template Tone: supportive but direct.
How to use this prompt
Share enough context about your team, constraints, and goals. Treat the output as a draft plan to refine with stakeholders.
- Copy the full prompt above.
- Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
- Paste it into chatgpt, claude, gemini (or your preferred AI tool).
- Iterate on the output: add constraints, ask follow-ups, or combine multiple results.
Why this prompt works
It gives the AI a clear role, specific inputs, and an output format. That structure reduces vague responses and gives you a draft you can refine in minutes instead of hours.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a weekly review take?
Aim for 15-30 minutes. The value is in reflection, not perfection.
Should I do this alone or with a team?
Personal weekly reviews are private; team retrospectives can use a similar structure.