Most of us end our week by simply stopping, closing the laptop, and walking away. But then we wonder all weekend long why we can’t stop thinking about work or school.
That’s where the Friday Review comes in.
This simple 5–10 minute habit helps you close the loops from your week, get some clarity about what your weekend work schedule might be (or not be!), and set up next week so you’re not starting Monday from zero.
In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, I walk you through the four-step Friday Review, how it fits into your larger weekly system, and why this tiny routine immediately creates more calm, clarity, and momentum for students and professionals.
What You Learn:
- Why work thoughts follow us into the weekend (and what to do about it)
- The 4-step Friday Review that closes out your entire week
- How this routine supports your Sunday planning + daily habits
- What belongs on your weekend to-do list (and what doesn’t)
🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:
- Episode website with transcript
- ⭐SchoolHabits University: SchoolHabitsUniversity.com
- ⭐The College Note-Taking Power System (CollegeNoteTakingSystem.com)
- ⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)
- Episode 21 – Weekly Planning Tips
- Episode 65 – The Sunday Reset
- Episode 93 - The 10-Minute Daily Habit
- Episode 101 - Digital Declutter Tips
❤️ Connect:
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