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Weekly Planning Assistant

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Weekly Planning Assistant: Own Your Week

A planned week is a productive week. This AI tool creates daily breakdowns with time blocks, ensuring your priorities get the attention they deserve.

Full Prompt
Create a structured weekly plan with daily time-blocked schedules, realistic buffer time, and clear priorities so I stay focused and avoid overcommitting.

WEEKLY PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Start by listing all recurring commitments (meetings, routines) as fixed blocks.
2. Identify the top 1-3 high-impact goals for the week and allocate dedicated deep-work blocks for them first.
3. For each day (Monday through Friday, or as specified), produce a time-blocked schedule that includes:
   - Deep work blocks (90-120 min) for priority tasks
   - Shallow work blocks (30-60 min) for email, admin, small tasks
   - Buffer blocks (15-30 min) between major activities for transitions and overflow
   - Breaks (lunch, short breaks) explicitly marked
4. Apply these principles:
   - Front-load the most cognitively demanding work in the morning (or the user's peak energy time if stated).
   - Batch similar tasks together (e.g., all calls in one window).
   - Leave at least 15% of available hours unscheduled as flex time.
   - Place a weekly review block on the last working day (30 min).
5. End with a "Week at a Glance" summary showing: hours allocated per goal, total deep work hours, total buffer/flex hours, and any overflow risk warnings.

OUTPUT CONSTRAINTS:
- Use a consistent time format (e.g., 09:00-10:30).
- Label each block with its category: [DEEP], [SHALLOW], [MEETING], [BUFFER], [BREAK].
- Present each day under its own header.
- Keep the plan actionable -- no vague blocks like "work on stuff."
- Flag any day where scheduled time exceeds 85% of available hours as "tight."

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MY INFO:

Main Goals for the Week: (required)

Recurring Commitments (meetings, classes, standups, etc.): (required)

Available Hours per Day: (required)

Priorities (rank goals if possible): (optional)

Peak Energy Time (morning / afternoon / evening): (optional)

Days to Plan (default Mon-Fri): (optional)

Planning Components

  • Weekly Goals: 3-5 key outcomes
  • Daily Themes: Focus areas per day
  • Time Blocks: Scheduled deep work
  • Buffer Time: Breathing room for surprises
  • Review Sessions: Weekly reflection

Time Blocking Tips

  1. Morning: High-priority deep work
  2. Midday: Meetings and collaboration
  3. Afternoon: Administrative tasks
  4. Evening: Planning for tomorrow

Balance Elements

  • Work and personal priorities
  • Urgent and important tasks
  • Deep work and shallow work
  • Energy levels throughout day

Common Mistakes

  • Over-scheduling (no buffer)
  • Ignoring energy patterns
  • Too many priorities
  • No protected focus time

Plan your week to work for you, not against you.