Tiago Forte Weekly Review

Tiago Forte's weekly review clears digital clutter, audits calendar events, and aligns project goals using the PARA framework.

6 time blocks, 45 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Digital Inbox Triage: 10 min
Process downloads folder, open browser tabs, and main capture inbox
Physical Desktop Sweep: 5 min
Gather notebook pages, loose receipts, and physical desk notes
Calendar Audit: 5 min
Review past week for missed items and scan the coming seven days
PARA Project Review: 10 min
Update project statuses, archive finished work, and set next actions
Area Responsibility Check: 5 min
Scan ongoing responsibilities like health, finance, and operations
Weekly Priority Selection: 10 min
Select three top outcomes for the upcoming week and block time

About this routine

Tiago Forte's weekly review is a structured 45 minute process that maintains your second brain and keeps projects moving. Instead of letting digital clutter accumulate indefinitely, this practice clears inputs and organizes knowledge across four PARA categories: Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives.

The process begins with clearing all temporary holding zones, including desktop folders, browser tabs, and physical notebook pages. Once inputs are empty, you review past calendar entries to catch unresolved commitments and scan upcoming days for schedule conflicts.

Finally, you audit active projects to ensure each has a single clear next action. By filtering every item into your external system, you start each week with clean priorities and an organized workspace.

Why this routine works

Eliminates digital clutter across folders and note apps
Ensures active projects have clear, immediate next actions
Prevents forgotten commitments by auditing past and upcoming calendar events
Maintains an organized digital second brain with minimal weekly effort

FAQ

What is Tiago Forte's weekly review?

It is a 45 minute digital maintenance process that clears temporary inboxes, audits active projects using the PARA method, and sets focus areas for the upcoming week.

How often should you do a PARA weekly review?

Tiago Forte recommends running this review once per week, typically late Friday afternoon or over the weekend, to reset your digital workspace.

What are the main steps in Tiago Forte's weekly review?

The review consists of three main phases: clearing inboxes and physical notes, aligning calendars and PARA categories, and choosing top weekly priorities.

Sources

Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte
Forte Labs, The Weekly Review is an Operating System