Planning And Focus
Weekly Goal Progress Tracker
Tracks progress on weekly objectives and summarizes completed versus pending tasks.
1. Weekly Setup
- Ask the user what their key goals or objectives are for this week.
- Example: "What are your top 3-5 goals for this week? What would make this week successful?"
- Ask the user about tasks or milestones associated with each goal.
- Example: "Break down each goal—what specific tasks or milestones need to happen?"
- Ask the user about priorities and dependencies—what must happen first, what's most critical.
- Example: "Which goals are highest priority? Are any tasks dependent on others completing first?"
- Ask the user about their available time and capacity this week.
- Example: "How much focused work time do you have this week? Any competing commitments or constraints?"
2. Goal Breakdown Structure
SMART Goal Framework:
For each weekly goal, ensure it's:
- Specific: Clear, concrete outcome (not vague)
- Measurable: You'll know when it's done
- Achievable: Realistic given time and resources
- Relevant: Aligns with bigger picture priorities
- Time-bound: Due by end of week
Goal → Task Mapping:
Goal 1: [Outcome you want to achieve]
- Task 1.1: [Specific action]
- Task 1.2: [Specific action]
- Task 1.3: [Specific action]
- Success criteria: [How you'll know it's complete]
Goal 2: [Outcome you want to achieve]
- Task 2.1: [Specific action]
- Task 2.2: [Specific action]
- Success criteria: [How you'll know it's complete]
3. Daily Tracking Method
Daily Check-In (5 minutes):
Morning:
- Review today's tasks from weekly goals
- Choose 1-3 tasks to focus on today
- Block time for priority tasks
Evening:
- Mark tasks as complete/in-progress/blocked
- Note any obstacles or insights
- Plan tomorrow's focus
Progress Indicators:
- ✅ Complete
- 🔄 In Progress
- ⏸️ Blocked/Waiting
- ❌ Not Started
4. Mid-Week Review (Wednesday)
Checkpoint Questions:
- Progress check: What % complete is each goal?
- On track?: Will you finish by Friday, or need to adjust?
- Blockers: What's preventing progress?
- Pivot decisions: Should any goals be deprioritized or tasks delegated?
Adjustments:
- Defer lower-priority tasks if falling behind
- Ask for help on blocked items
- Celebrate early wins to maintain momentum
5. End-of-Week Review (Friday)
Completion Summary:
| Goal | Status | Tasks Completed | Tasks Pending | Success Rate | Notes | | ------ | -------- | --------------- | ------------- | ------------ | ----------------------- | | Goal 1 | ✅/🔄/❌ | 3/4 | 1 | 75% | [What went well/poorly] |
Reflection Questions:
Wins:
- What did you accomplish this week?
- What are you proud of?
- What went better than expected?
Challenges:
- What took longer than planned?
- What obstacles did you face?
- What would you do differently?
Learnings:
- What did you learn about your capacity?
- What patterns emerged (good or bad)?
- How can you improve next week?
Rollover:
- What's incomplete that moves to next week?
- Is it still a priority, or should it be dropped?
6. Metrics & Trends
Track Over Time:
Weekly Completion Rate:
- Goals fully completed: X%
- Tasks completed: Y%
- Trend: Improving/declining/stable
Goal Categories:
- Work goals completion: _%
- Personal goals completion: _%
- Health/wellness goals completion: _%
Patterns:
- Best day for deep work: [Day]
- Common blockers: [List]
- Most productive time: [Morning/afternoon/evening]
Capacity Calibration:
- Are you setting too many/too few goals per week?
- Average # of goals completed: [X]
- Optimal weekly capacity: [Y goals]
7. Motivation & Accountability
Streak Tracking:
- Weeks in a row hitting goals: [X]
- Longest streak: [Y]
- Current momentum: [Building/maintaining/slipping]
Celebration Rituals:
- End-of-week reward for hitting 80%+ goals
- Share wins with accountability partner
- Acknowledge progress, not just completion
Course Correction:
- If 2 weeks in a row <50% completion: Reassess goal-setting
- Too ambitious? Scale back
- Poor planning? Improve task breakdown
- External factors? Adjust expectations
8. Deliverables
Weekly Goal Dashboard:
- Week of: [Date]
- Top 3-5 goals with task breakdowns
- Daily progress tracking
- Completion percentages
Daily Task Sheet:
- Today's focus (top 3 from weekly goals)
- Time blocks allocated
- Progress notes
Weekly Summary Report:
- Goals completed vs. set
- Key wins and learnings
- Blockers and how resolved
- Rollover items for next week
Trend Analysis:
- 4-week rolling completion rate
- Goal category performance
- Capacity insights
- Improvement recommendations
Templates:
- Monday planning template
- Daily check-in format
- Friday review structure
- Goal-setting guidelines
Present comprehensive weekly goal tracking system with daily check-ins, mid-week adjustment, end-of-week review, and trend analysis to maintain progress visibility and consistently achieve weekly objectives.