Carpe Diem in latin means “Seize the Day!” But why limit yourself to just the day? Download a printable weekly calendar template, and seize the whole week!
Chances are, you’re the kind of person who likes to be organized. You enjoy the calming clarity of being able to see a few steps ahead. This allows you to make important decisions with a level mind; to not miss the forest for the trees. And so, while everyone around you scrambles anxiously through their reactive lives, you’re bounding ahead patiently. Slow and steady success.
Such is the nature of the proactive mind. Keep it up, and take a look at the great free graphic organizers we’re offering below.
Printable Weekly Calendar Templates – Overview
Scroll down to see two versions of our featured blank weekly calendars. The first version contains sections for every day of the week, including weekends. The second version has been designed for the standard 5-day work week, Monday through Friday.
Once you’ve decided which version is best for you, choose from two options. Option 1 is the basic template with large blank day boxes. Option 2 has lines for writing.
Printable Weekly Calendar Template
7-Day Work Week – Blank
Printable Weekly Calendar Template
7-Day Work Week with Lines for Writing
Printable Weekly Calendar Template
5-Day Week – Blank
Printable Weekly Calendar Template
5-Day Week with Lines for Writing
How to Get the Most from Your Weekly Calendar Template
- Don’t cram too much into any one day. Be realistic about how much you can accomplish, and try to limit your calendar to 3 tasks per column.
- If you’re having trouble trimming your to-do lists, take this David Allen mnemonic to heart, and sort your tasks into four categories: Do it, Delegate it, Defer it, Drop it. Make sure that all the items on your weekly calendar belong in the “Do it” category.
- Write in pencil so you can easily make changes. Days that go exactly as planned are rare.
Recommended Reading:
The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin
If you are interested in learning about the inner workings of the brain in relation to organization, time management, and modern technology, I highly recommend reading The Organized Mind by neuroscientist Daniel Levitin. The book explains what physically happens in the human brain when we plan, daydream, make decisions, focus, and get distracted. Furthermore, the work is filled with a bunch of practical tips to help you maintain laser-like focus, despite the bombardment of distractions inherent within the digital age.
It is simple and good printable planner. Thanks
Love these templates for staying organized with work stuff since I work at multiple locations throughout the week!!!