my-vault/WEEKLY_REVIEW.md

Weekly Review Template

Review Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] Week Number: [Week N of 2026] Reviewer: [Your Name or "Self Review"]

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Pre-Review Checklist

• git pull - Sync latest changes from remote
• git status - Check for uncommitted changes
• Commit any pending work before starting review
• Block 30-45 minutes of uninterrupted time
• Have pen and paper ready for notes

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1. Inbox Processing

Goal: Zero inbox (except permanent files)

Step 1: Count Current Inbox Items

ls 00_Inbox/ | wc -l

Current Count: _____ items (excluding permanent files)

Step 2: Quick Delete

Review and delete:

• Obsolete information
• Duplicate notes
• Low-value clippings
• Test files
• Outdated drafts

Deleted: _____ items

Step 3: Process Remaining Items

For each item in inbox, decide:

Filename	Action	Destination	Status
	Delete / Move / Process		[ ]
	Delete / Move / Process		[ ]
	Delete / Move / Process		[ ]
	Delete / Move / Process		[ ]
	Delete / Move / Process		[ ]

Step 4: Process Clippings Folder

ls 00_Inbox/Clippings/

• Review all web clippings from Firecrawl
• Add context and notes to valuable clippings
• Move to appropriate PARA locations
• Delete low-value or duplicate content

Clippings processed: _____ items

Step 5: Verify Empty Inbox

ls 00_Inbox/

Final Count: _____ items (should be just permanent files)

• Inbox is clean and organized

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2. Projects Review

Step 1: List All Active Projects

ls 01_Projects/

Active Projects Count: _____

Step 2: Review Each Project

For each project in 01_Projects/:

Project: _____________________

• Status: [ ] On Track [ ] Behind [ ] Blocked [ ] Complete
• Progress this week: ________________________________
• Next action: ________________________________________
• Blockers: ___________________________________________
• Needs:
  • More research
  • External input
  • Time allocation
  • Resources/tools
  • Other: __________

Project: _____________________

• Status: [ ] On Track [ ] Behind [ ] Blocked [ ] Complete
• Progress this week: ________________________________
• Next action: ________________________________________
• Blockers: ___________________________________________
• Needs:
  • More research
  • External input
  • Time allocation
  • Resources/tools
  • Other: __________

Project: _____________________

• Status: [ ] On Track [ ] Behind [ ] Blocked [ ] Complete
• Progress this week: ________________________________
• Next action: ________________________________________
• Blockers: ___________________________________________
• Needs:
  • More research
  • External input
  • Time allocation
  • Resources/tools
  • Other: __________

Step 3: Identify Completed Projects

Projects to archive:

• Project: ______________ (completed ______)
• Project: ______________ (completed ______)
• Project: ______________ (completed ______)

Archive Process:

mv "01_Projects/[ProjectName]" "04_Archive/Projects/[ProjectName]"

• All completed projects moved to Archive
• Project completion notes created
• Related area notes updated

Step 4: Identify Stalled Projects

Projects inactive for 30+ days:

• Project: ______________
  • Reactivate
  • Archive
  • Convert to Area/Resource

Action taken: _________________________________

Step 5: New Projects Needed

Emerging projects from areas or inbox:

• New project: _____________________ (from Area: ______)
• New project: _____________________ (from Area: ______)
• New project: _____________________ (from Inbox item)

Created:

mkdir -p "01_Projects/[ProjectName]/{Research,Drafts,Output}"

• New project folders created
• README.md added with objectives
• Initial files moved to project

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3. Areas Review

Step 1: List All Areas

ls 02_Areas/

Areas Count: _____

Step 2: Review Each Area

For each area in 02_Areas/:

Area: _____________________

• Health: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Attention [ ] Critical
• Activity this week: ________________________________
• Standards met: [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
• Related projects: ________________________________
• Action needed:
  • Create new project
  • Update area note
  • Research new approach
  • Archive area
  • Other: __________

Area: _____________________

• Health: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Attention [ ] Critical
• Activity this week: ________________________________
• Standards met: [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
• Related projects: ________________________________
• Action needed:
  • Create new project
  • Update area note
  • Research new approach
  • Archive area
  • Other: __________

Area: _____________________

• Health: [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Needs Attention [ ] Critical
• Activity this week: ________________________________
• Standards met: [ ] Yes [ ] Mostly [ ] No
• Related projects: ________________________________
• Action needed:
  • Create new project
  • Update area note
  • Research new approach
  • Archive area
  • Other: __________

Step 3: Areas Needing Projects

Areas requiring active projects:

• Area: ______________ → Project: ______________
• Area: ______________ → Project: ______________

Step 4: Update Area Notes

• Review overview notes for each area
• Update progress and reflections
• Link to new resources or projects
• Update frontmatter dates

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4. Resources Review

Step 1: List Resources

ls 03_Resources/

Resource Topics Count: _____

Step 2: Quality Check

Recent additions this week:

• Resource: ______________ (Quality: Good / Medium / Poor)
• Resource: ______________ (Quality: Good / Medium / Poor)
• Resource: ______________ (Quality: Good / Medium / Poor)

Step 3: Consolidation Opportunities

Overlapping or duplicate resources:

• Merge: ______________ + ______________ → ______________
• Merge: ______________ + ______________ → ______________

Step 4: Outdated Resources

Resources to archive or delete:

• Archive: ______________ (reason: ______)
• Delete: ______________ (reason: ______)

Action:

mv "03_Resources/[TopicName]" "04_Archive/Resources/[TopicName]"

• Outdated resources archived

Step 5: New Resource Topics

Emerging topics to track:

• Create: 03_Resources/________________/
• Create: 03_Resources/________________/

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5. Attachments Processing

Step 1: List Unprocessed Attachments

ls 05_Attachments/

Unprocessed Count: _____

Or use helper:

pnpm attachments:list

Step 2: Process Each Attachment

For each unprocessed file:

Filename	Related Note	New Name	Action	Status
			Rename/Move/Delete	[ ]
			Rename/Move/Delete	[ ]
			Rename/Move/Delete	[ ]
			Rename/Move/Delete	[ ]

Step 3: Rename and Organize

mv "05_Attachments/[file]" "05_Attachments/Organized/[RelatedNote]_[Description].[ext]"

• All attachments renamed with clear names
• Attachments moved to Organized folder
• Links updated in related notes

Step 4: Find Orphaned Attachments

pnpm attachments:orphans

Orphaned Files: _____

• Review orphaned files
• Delete unreferenced files
• Or add references to notes

Step 5: Update Links

pnpm attachments:update-links

• All attachment links verified and updated

Final Organized Count: _____

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6. Git Commit

Step 1: Review Changes

git status

Modified Files: _____ New Files: _____ Deleted Files: _____

Step 2: Review Diff

git diff

• Reviewed all changes
• No sensitive information in commit
• Changes are intentional

Step 3: Stage and Commit

git add .
git commit -m "Weekly review: Week N of 2026 - [Brief summary]"

Commit Message:

Weekly review: Week N of 2026

- Processed inbox: X items
- Archived Y projects
- Updated Z areas
- Organized N attachments
- [Other notable changes]

• Changes committed with descriptive message

Step 4: Push to Remote

git push

• Changes pushed to remote repository
• Verified push succeeded

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7. Next Week Planning

Focus Areas

Top 3 Priorities:

1. ---

2. ---

3. ---

Project Focus

Active Projects for Next Week:

• Project: ________________ (Next action: ______________)
• Project: ________________ (Next action: ______________)
• Project: ________________ (Next action: ______________)

Time Allocation

Project/Area	Time Commitment	Specific Actions
	hours
	hours
	hours

Potential Obstacles

Anticipated Challenges:

• ---

• ---

Mitigation Strategies:

• ---

• ---

New Initiatives

To Start Next Week:

• _____________________________________________
• _____________________________________________

To Research:

• _____________________________________________
• _____________________________________________

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8. Reflection

What Went Well This Week

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What Needs Improvement

• ---

• ---

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System Adjustments

Workflow Changes Needed:

• _____________________________________________
• _____________________________________________

Documentation Updates:

• Update CLAUDE.md with new practices
• Create new templates
• Refine folder structure

Metrics

Completion Stats:

• Inbox items processed: _____
• Projects advanced: _____
• Projects completed: _____
• Notes created: _____
• Attachments organized: _____
• Git commits: _____

Health Check:

• Inbox under control (< 20 items)
• All active projects have next actions
• Areas are maintained
• Git is synced
• Attachments organized

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Review Complete

• All sections completed
• Actions identified and scheduled
• Git committed and pushed
• Ready for next week

Review Duration: _____ minutes

Next Review Scheduled: [Date] _______________

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Notes:

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Template Version: 1.0 Last Updated: January 05, 2026