How to Set Up a Monthly Review That Takes 20 Minutes
A simple, guided monthly review template to help you reflect, reset, and plan ahead — without the overwhelm.
I used to skip monthly reviews because they felt like a big production. I'd need to gather all my notes, open ten tabs, and write a novel about my progress. So I stopped doing them entirely, and then I'd lose sight of my goals.
The fix was to create a template that guides me through just five questions — what worked, what didn't, my wins, my lessons, and what to focus on next. I set a 20-minute timer and go. No overthinking, no perfectionism.
In your Notion, duplicate my Monthly Review template and fill in the current month. At the end of each month, block out time on your calendar. You'll be surprised how much clarity you gain in just one focused session.
Try it this month — you might find, like I did, that 20 minutes is all you need to feel in control of the months ahead.