Weekly Workflow Guide
Why weekly-first?
Days are too granular—you can't predict everything. "Someday" is too vague—nothing ever gets done. Weeks are the sweet spot. They're long enough to accomplish meaningful work, short enough to stay accountable.
The recommended weekly routine
End of week (or Sunday)
Take 10-15 minutes to:
- Review your completed tasks — What did you actually accomplish? Celebrate your wins, even small ones.
- Move incomplete tasks — Anything left over from this week? Either reschedule it or move it back to backlog if it's not urgent.
- Re-prioritize your backlog — Has anything become more or less important?
Monday planning
Start your week with intention:
- Brain dump — Add any new tasks that are on your mind to the backlog.
- Plan realistically — Look at your week ahead. How many hours do you actually have? Don't overcommit.
- Schedule your week — Drag tasks from backlog into specific days. Spread them out—don't front-load Monday.
Daily check-in
Each morning, spend 2-3 minutes:
- Review today's tasks — What's on deck?
- Adjust if needed — Move tasks between days if your schedule changed.
- Pick your focus — What's the most important task today?
Using Afrek features in this workflow
Backlog for capture
Your backlog is your "inbox" for tasks. Anything you need to do but haven't committed to a specific day lives here. Don't let it grow indefinitely—regularly review and either schedule or delete tasks.
Weekly view for scheduling
This is your command center. You see Monday through Sunday at a glance. Drag tasks from backlog or use the quick action buttons (Today, Tomorrow, This Week) to schedule them.
Tags for organization
Use tags to categorize by project, client, or context. Examples: "work", "personal", "client-acme", "calls". Then filter your view to focus on one area at a time.
Notes for context
Expand any task to add notes in markdown. Use this for meeting prep, links, code snippets, or anything else that helps you complete the task.
Completed view for reflection
Don't skip this! Looking back at what you accomplished builds momentum and helps you plan more accurately in the future.
Example week
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Monday | Weekly planning, 2-3 medium tasks |
| Tuesday | Deep work day, 1 large task |
| Wednesday | Meetings + small tasks |
| Thursday | Deep work day, 1 large task |
| Friday | Wrap up, review, plan next week |
Tips for success
- Be realistic — Most people overestimate what they can do in a day and underestimate what they can do in a week. Start with fewer tasks than you think you can handle.
- Leave buffer — Don't schedule every hour. Things come up. Leave room for the unexpected.
- Use your backlog — It's okay for things to wait. Not everything is urgent.
- Review consistently — The end-of-week review is where the magic happens. It's how you learn to plan better over time.