Plan your week by priorities

Turn a chaotic to-do list into a realistic weekly plan with priorities, time blocks and buffer for the unexpected. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.

Beginner · Text · Pending editorial review

Prompt

Act as a practical productivity coach.

My pending tasks this week:
{{tasks}}

Fixed commitments (meetings, appointments, schedules): {{fixed}}
Available working hours per day: {{hours}}
My most important goal this week: {{goal}}
When I have the most energy: {{energy}}

1. Classify the tasks with the urgent/important matrix and flag which ones can be delegated, reduced or dropped.
2. Estimate how long each task will take (be conservative).
3. Propose a day-by-day plan in a table with time blocks, leaving 20% free for the unexpected.
4. Place deep-focus work in my highest-energy hours.
5. Define the 3 tasks that, if done, will make the week a success.
6. If everything does not fit, tell me clearly what to leave out.

How to use it

Do this on Monday morning or Sunday evening. On Friday, ask the AI to help you review what worked.

Usage example

Tasks: prepare a quote, 3 interviews, review the website, overdue invoice, online training.

Sample output

Classification

TaskMatrixEstimateNote
Client presentationUrgent + important8 hDeep work
Review annual budgetImportant, not urgent3 hCan be cut to a first pass
Call the accountantUrgent, less important0.5 hBatch with other calls
Overdue emailsUrgent, less important3 hTemplates + delegate some

Plan (7 h/day, ~20% buffer)

Day9:00–12:00 (high energy)Afternoon
Mon10:00 team meeting → 11:00–12:00 presentation outlineEmails (1 h) + call accountant
TuePresentation: contentEmails (1 h)
WedPresentation: design and rehearsalBudget (1.5 h)
ThuFinal tweaks and deliveryLeave 16:30 → dentist 17:00
FriBudget (1.5 h)Remaining emails + buffer

The 3 tasks that make the week a success

  1. Deliver the presentation on Thursday.
  2. Inbox under 20 emails.
  3. First budget review done.

If it doesn't all fit: move the full budget review to next week.

Key facts

Category
Productivity · Weekly planning
Output type
Text
Level
Beginner
Designed for
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
Verified in
Pending editorial verification
Variables
Pending tasks, Fixed commitments, Available hours per day, Main goal and Highest-energy hours
Language
English
Price
Free, no sign-up
Updated
Nov 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Why leave 20% of the time free?

Tasks almost always take longer than planned and unexpected requests appear. A buffer stops one delay from wrecking the rest of the week.

Can I put the plan into my calendar?

Yes. Ask the AI to list the blocks with day, start and end time, or to output them as iCalendar (.ics) text you can import into most calendar apps.

What is this prompt for?

Turn a chaotic to-do list into a realistic weekly plan with priorities, time blocks and buffer for the unexpected.

Which AI tools does it work with?

It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.

How do I customize the prompt?

Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Pending tasks, Fixed commitments, Available hours per day, Main goal and Highest-energy hours). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.

Do I need experience to use it?

No. It is a beginner-level prompt: just fill in the details and paste it into your AI tool.

Is this prompt free?

Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.

Can I trust the AI output?

Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.

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