In 30 seconds
Use this template on Monday morning to set your focus for the week. Three questions: what are my three goals, what made last week hard, and what support do I need? Close with a quick check-in on how you feel about the week ahead. It takes about five minutes in your Daily Journal, or 15 minutes as the opening of a team meeting.
Why start the week this way
Weeks often start in reaction mode: inbox, urgent requests, the first meeting. A few minutes of intention before that changes how the week runs. Naming your goals makes them easier to protect. Naming what got in the way last week makes it easier to change. And asking for support early is far easier than asking on Thursday.
The template
Copy this into your Daily Journal and fill it in:
Monday questions
What are my three goals this week?
1.
2.
3.
What made it hard to reach my goals last week?
What support do I need from others this week?
Check-in: how do I feel about the week ahead?
(Split 100% across the three symbols)
Heart: __% Flame: __% Line: __%
Using it with your team
Short welcome (2 min).
Everyone shares their answers (2 min each). Others listen without commenting.
Agree on one focus for the week, and note who needs support from whom.
Keep it brief and regular. The value comes from doing it every week.
Make it a series
Paste your answers into the journal every Monday. After a month, read them back: which goals keep coming back, and which obstacles repeat? Pair it with the Friday template to close the loop.