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
| Task | Matrix | Estimate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client presentation | Urgent + important | 8 h | Deep work |
| Review annual budget | Important, not urgent | 3 h | Can be cut to a first pass |
| Call the accountant | Urgent, less important | 0.5 h | Batch with other calls |
| Overdue emails | Urgent, less important | 3 h | Templates + delegate some |
Plan (7 h/day, ~20% buffer)
| Day | 9:00–12:00 (high energy) | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 team meeting → 11:00–12:00 presentation outline | Emails (1 h) + call accountant |
| Tue | Presentation: content | Emails (1 h) |
| Wed | Presentation: design and rehearsal | Budget (1.5 h) |
| Thu | Final tweaks and delivery | Leave 16:30 → dentist 17:00 |
| Fri | Budget (1.5 h) | Remaining emails + buffer |
The 3 tasks that make the week a success
- Deliver the presentation on Thursday.
- Inbox under 20 emails.
- 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.