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How can I trick myself into doing my weekly review?

I know it's good for me; I feel better once it's done. I've noticed the difference. Why do I resist doing my weekly review so stubbornly?

Has anyone else dealt with this? Does anyone have some pointers about how to just step up and get it done? Thanks in advance.

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I just set myself an...

I just set myself an appointment each Sunday to do it. I then do it at some point during the day (or sometimes Monday night).

I also do a separate weekly review for all my work projects / NAs etc on a Friday afternoon.

It normally takes me less than half an hour to do each. But I do get my inbox to zero (nearly) every day and process all my mail (nearly) every day, so there is normally not too much to actually do.

Doing a little each day really does help. I think if my Weekly review took longer than an hour (or longer than a CD really), I would probably never get to do it. Too many distractions.

Rollasoc

 
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