How a Weekly Review Can Transform Your Week: Practical Tips from Rachel Bozarth
Feeling overwhelmed? Master the weekly review and gain clarity, focus, and confidence. Start small and see how progress beats perfection every time.
When Convivial Circle member Rachel Bozarth first heard about the weekly review, she didn’t see the point. As a mom with young children and a light calendar, it felt like an unnecessary step.
But as her family grew and life became busier, she discovered its usefulness. At first, she attempted the weekly review with skepticism, but now it is her go-to practice.
Rachel's weekly review is a tactic that keeps her home running smoothly, her tasks prioritized, and her mind clear. Through trial, error, and persistence, Rachel has honed a process that works in every season—even the challenging ones, like pregnancy and postpartum.
How to Make the Weekly Review Work for You
A weekly review isn’t about perfection. It’s about setting yourself up for a peaceful, productive week by clearing mental clutter and focusing on what’s achievable. Rachel’s insights show that a simple, consistent approach can make all the difference.
1. Look at Your Calendar
The first step is to review your calendar. Write out everything that’s already scheduled—appointments, recurring events, and time blocks for essentials like school or work. This habit ensures you don’t overlook anything and gives you a clear view of your week. Even if your schedule feels light, building the habit now will serve you well when life gets busier.
2. Identify Your Weekly Top Three
After mapping out your schedule, choose three priorities for the week. These aren’t grand, ambitious goals—they’re tasks you can realistically complete based on the time and energy you have. Rachel emphasizes starting small. If the laundry is overwhelming, don’t aim to conquer the mountain. Just fold one basket. Small wins build momentum and create peace instead of pressure.
3. Plan Meals to Fit Your Week
Meal planning is another key part of the weekly review. Rachel looks at her schedule to determine which days need quick meals, like a crockpot dinner for a busy afternoon. Then, she makes a grocery list based on her plan. This step removes decision fatigue during the week and ensures meals fit the rhythm of each day.
4. Adapt the Process to Your Life
Rachel’s weekly review happens on Monday mornings because it fits her family’s unique schedule. Your weekly review might look different, and that’s okay. Find a rhythm that works for your life. Flexibility is key, especially during seasons when energy and capacity are low. The goal is to make the process serve you, not to follow a rigid formula.
I rewrite my calendar and task list every week—it keeps me realistic and focused.
--Rachel Bozarth
5. Add Layers as You Go
Once your weekly review becomes a habit, you can build on it. Rachel layers in daily planning by rewriting her weekly tasks each morning, which helps her focus and avoid forgetting commitments. She also uses interval planning to map out seasonal goals, choosing what’s realistic for her current season. These additional steps aren’t necessary at the start—add them only when you’re ready.
6. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection
Rachel admits that perfectionism can creep in, but the weekly review is about making progress. It’s not about doing everything or doing it all perfectly—it’s about doing what’s needed. Even in seasons where the basics are all you can manage, the weekly review helps you stay grounded. A dishwasher load run today is one less dish pile tomorrow. Fold one basket of laundry, and you’re ahead of where you started.
7. Keep It Simple
Don’t overthink it. You don’t need a fancy planner or a perfect system. A lined notebook and a pen are enough. Write down the days of the week, glance at your calendar, and list what needs to happen. Rachel insists simplicity is key. The practice, not the tools, makes the difference.
Start Small and Stay Consistent
The weekly review is a small investment with big returns. It clears mental clutter, creates space for what matters, and helps you meet the week ahead with peace and confidence. As Rachel’s story shows, it’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
Rachel practiced her weekly review most while working through Simplified Organization Community Coaching. The 2025 cohort is about to begin and we'd love to have you join us and trade your perfectionism and overwhelm for cheerful, real personal growth.
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