Running a business can sometimes feel like you’re juggling a dozen balls while riding a unicycle. Urgent tasks pop up, emails pile in, and before you know it, another week has slipped by with your big goals untouched.
That’s where weekly planning comes in. A clear structure doesn’t just save time — it shifts you from reacting to everything around you, to working with focus like a CEO. And the good news? You don’t need a boardroom or a PA to make it work. All you need is 30 minutes, your favourite pen, and tools designed to calm the chaos.
Step 1: Reflect Before You Plan
Before diving into your to-do list, pause. Ask yourself:
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What worked well last week?
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What drained your energy?
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Did I spend time on the things that actually moved my business forward?
The Busy Brain Notebook is perfect for this step. Use it to brain-dump everything swimming in your head — from half-formed ideas to the little admin jobs that keep you up at night. Once it’s out of your brain and onto paper, you’ll feel clearer and ready to plan with intention.
Step 2: Set Your Priorities
CEOs don’t try to do everything at once. They focus on the right things.
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Choose 1–3 big priorities for the week — the tasks that will actually grow your business.
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Break them down into manageable steps.
Keep these priorities front and centre in your Desk Planner. It’s designed to give you a bird’s-eye view of the week so you can clearly see what matters most, instead of being buried under sticky notes and endless lists.
Step 3: Time-Block Your Week
Instead of letting your calendar fill up with everyone else’s demands, block time for your priorities first.
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Mark out focus blocks for deep work.
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Schedule in meetings, admin, and yes, even rest.
By visually mapping your week in the Desk Planner, you’ll spot clashes, overcommitments, or gaps. This step alone can save hours of wasted time.
Step 4: Leave Space for the Unexpected
Let’s be real — running a business rarely goes to plan. Leave some white space in your planner to handle the curveballs without blowing up your schedule.
Step 5: Review and Reset
At the end of the week, come back to your Busy Brain Notebook for another brain dump and repeat the cycle. Over time, this rhythm builds momentum and helps you feel more in control — less like you’re “winging it” and more like you’re running the show.
The Wrap-Up
You don’t have to wait until you “feel like a CEO” to plan like one. By reflecting, prioritising, and mapping your week with the right tools — the Busy Brain Notebook for clarity and the Desk Planner for structure — you’ll move from reactive to proactive, and finally feel on top of your business (and your week).
👉 Ready to start planning like a CEO? Explore our Busy Brain Notebook and A3 Weekly Desk Planner.
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