"My weekly review saves me the mental stress of wondering what I should be doing versus what I am doing." - Kathy Muzik

I was reminded recently about the journey I've been on with my weekly review. Someone asked how many consecutive weeks I've been doing it, but because I'm not particularly motivated by streaks, I had to stop and look it up.

It's hard for me to believe what started on Sunday, January 12th, 2020, has reached 300 consecutive weeks this coming Sunday; nearly six years of showing up, week after week, for this quiet yet powerful practice.

I've written before about the pitfalls of burying my head in the sand,"Note to Self: Nix the Ostrich Method", I've shared lessons from my first100 consecutive weekly reviews, and I'vetalked about reaching 234 weeks.

But 300 feels different. It's not just a milestone, it's an identity shift for me and an illustration of how small, consistent actions compound over time.

When I began this journey, my weekly reviews were long and clunky. Shifting old habits takes time, and approaching each week with a sense of 'experimentation' was key. My review each week wasn't perfect; it still isn't, but I keep showing up and making adjustments where needed.

By week 100, the reviews became more refined, and I started to notice patterns. I was no longer just "checking boxes." I was noticing how I worked, where I resisted, and what energized me.

Now, at 300, my reviews have become both streamlinedanddeeper. Streamlined, because I've let go of overcomplication. Deeper, because I've come to see the review as less about productivity and more about alignment. Am I moving in the direction that matters most for me? Are my weeks reflecting my values?

Of course, not every week of the 300 has been tidy or inspirational. There were weeks when I was tired, busy, or simply unmotivated. There were weeks when I either rescheduled to a different day or dashed off a quick "mini-review." But here's the thing: even those imperfect reviews mattered. They reinforced that this isn't about executing theperfectplan. Showing up and completing the review, however short or messy, is a small act of keeping true to myself.

Over time, that consistency became its own form of accountability. The feelings of calm and working with intention carried me through when motivation was thin.

Here are three of the biggest takeaways that stand out to me today:

1. Consistency creates clarity.A single review can be helpful. But 300 in a row creates a long arc of perspective. I can see trends, not just snapshots.

2. Small rituals compound.Repeated over the span of nearly six years, my weekly review has not only boosted my confidence but also improved my planning skills and honed my ability to course-correct.

3. Done is better than perfect.Some reviews were twenty minutes long; others were two hours long. What matters is that they happened. Over time, "good enough" adds up to more than "perfect but inconsistent."

Anyone can do this. A weekly review isn't just for the uber-productive or the CEO. It's for anyone tired of feeling out of control. You may be looking at 300 weeks thinking,"I could never get there."But here's the secret - I didn't aim for 300. I aimed for one. Then another. Then another. I just kept showing up.

As I move into week 300 and beyond, I feel deep gratitude for this practice. It has been both anchor and compass, steadying me when life felt turbulent, and pointing me back toward what matters most.

If you've been seeking a way to cultivate clarity and trust in yourself, consider initiating your own weekly review process. It doesn't have to be fancy. It just needs to start.

And who knows? A few years from now, you might look back and realize you've written your own story of 300 weeks, one quiet review at a time.

Curious how to start a weekly review of your own? I'd love to chat with you about building a simple, sustainable practice that works for your life. Start by completing a scorecard athttps://www.newpathpro.com/scorecard.

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This article first appeared on theNew Path Perspective blogby Kathy Muzik forNew Path Productivity®, LLC.