Every Monday, we watch it happen—with clients, colleagues, and ourselves.
The week begins, the inbox floods, and by noon it already feels like you’re sprinting to catch up.
The truth is that most people don’t have a productivity problem—they have a clarity problem.
That’s why we started teaching (and practicing) what we call the 90-Minute Weekly Reset.
It’s not about color-coded planners or flawless routines—it’s a pause that brings you back to what matters.
Step 1: Review Without Judgment (20 minutes)
Pull up your calendar from last week. What actually got done? What didn’t—and why?
Instead of labeling it “good” or “bad,” just notice.
We often tell clients: you can’t change what you won’t look at.
This reflection is where real growth starts.
Step 2: Reconnect to Your Bigger Goals (20 minutes)
Look beyond the day-to-day grind.
Ask yourself: What’s the one action this week that moves me closer to the business, life, or leadership vision I care about most?
When you connect the week’s tasks to a larger purpose, momentum follows naturally.
Step 3: Timebox Your Priorities (30 minutes)
We use timeboxing with many coaching clients because it replaces overwhelm with structure.
Instead of endless to-do lists, assign blocks of time for what matters most.
Example:
Deep work or creation: 2–3 blocks of 90 minutes
Meetings: grouped together where possible
Admin tasks: one short window per day
Your brain relaxes when it sees a clear plan instead of an impossible list.
Step 4: Reset Your Space and Mind (20 minutes)
Clean off your desk. Close those 27 browser tabs. Do something that marks a transition—stretch, step outside, breathe deeply, or even light a candle.
This isn’t fluff; it’s neuroscience.
When you ritualize a reset, your mind learns: the old week is done, the new one begins.
From the Coaches
Blaine and I do our weekly reset every Sunday evening but we’re not perfect at it. It’s not fancy—we each sit with coffee and ask: “What needs to get done, what can wait, and what really matters this week?”
It’s 90 minutes that consistently saves us hours of reaction mode.
If you try this for just two weeks, you’ll notice the difference—less chaos, more calm, and a sense that you’re actually steering the ship again.
Call to Action
Block 90 minutes this week for your first reset.
Treat it like a meeting with your most important client—YOU.