Weekly Planning vs Daily To-Do Lists

Decide when to use weekly planning, daily to-do lists, and a hybrid approach for better follow-through.

Weekly planning gives strategic direction

Weekly planning helps you choose outcomes, reserve capacity, and avoid filling your week with reactive work.

Daily lists keep execution focused

Daily to-do lists are great for short-term focus, especially when your day shifts quickly.

Use a hybrid workflow

Set weekly priorities first, then build daily lists that map back to those priorities.