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Charlie Gilkey
May 28, 2008
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Whether you're drowning in digital tasks or tired of your planner becoming another project to manage, you're ready for a different approach.

Your work deserves better than endless checkboxes and overwhelming task lists. You're working on multiple projects with different deadlines, alongside a whole cast of collaborators, clients, customers, and colleagues.

Whether you need to step back and see the bigger picture or just want a reliable system that doesn't require perfect bullet points, we've got you covered. Our tools help you:

  • Get clarity on your priorities and projects

  • Make meaningful progress on what matters most

  • Stay focused when everything's competing for your attention

Our planners and worksheets aren't just pretty tools with random blocks — they’re built from the ground up using time-tested principles from habit formation theory, positive psychology, behavioral economics, and productivity studies. They’re the brainchildren of the same guy (Charlie) who literally wrote the best-selling book on finishing what matters most.

These tools complement your existing systems, whether digital or analog. Use them to break through decision paralysis, map out complex projects, or simply get clarity when your usual tools aren't cutting it.

A quick preview of our free planners - paid subscribers get access to more!

Their minimalist design helps your priorities, projects, and schedule take center stage. They work just as well with a simple pen as they do with your favorite planning accessories or alongside your digital tools.

We've been sharing and iterating on our planners and worksheets since 2008 and they've been downloaded over a million times by action-takers just like you.

There are so many worksheets and tools available between what’s available for free and for paid subscribers that I’ve pulled some of the go-tos to this page. The below are what’s on this page. Items with a 🔒 are resources only available to paid subscribers.

  1. The Momentum Planners

  2. The Productivity Jumpstarter

  3. The Action Item Catcher

  4. The Daily Habit Tracker

  5. The Habit Switcher 🔒

  6. The Weekly Block Blueprint 🔒

  7. The Project Pre-Mortem Worksheet 🔒

  8. The Mid-Month Review Worksheet 🔒

  9. The Wheel of Life Worksheet 🔒

  10. The Weekly Team Check-in and Check-out Worksheet 🔒

Each tool below includes a quick overview, when to use it, and links to detailed guides and examples.

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The Momentum Planners

A quick look at the Momentum Planners

The Momentum Planners are our complete planning system that works together to help you see and plan across different time horizons. From daily focus to monthly vision, each planner has its sweet spot - keeping your work aligned and moving forward.

What the Momentum Planners are for:

  • Getting your daily work aligned with your bigger goals

  • Breaking down complex projects into doable chunks

  • Keeping multiple projects moving forward without dropping balls

Use when:

  • You need to see how today's work builds toward monthly goals

  • You’re juggling multiple projects with different deadlines

  • Your calendar and task list aren't giving you the full picture and context to prioritize and focus well

How-to Guides:

  • The Daily Momentum Planner

  • The Weekly Momentum Planner

  • The Monthly Momentum Planner

If you’re new to Momentum Planning, I suggest starting with the Weekly Momentum Planner. It provides the perfect balance of actionable planning and big-picture vision.

May 2025 Weekly Planners
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(Tablet users: you may need the single-page version of this month’s planners instead. Grab those from the footnote.1)

April 2025 Weekly Planners
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Premium subscribers also get access to our Quarterly and Yearly Momentum Planners, as well as Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Momentum Planners with this year’s months in them.🔒

Get the full set of Momentum Planners


The Productivity Jumpstarter

The Productivity Jumpstarter is your reset button for those moments when you're caught in the swirl and need to get moving on what matters. Its simple but powerful format helps you cut through the noise and take meaningful action.

What the Productivity Jumpstarter is for:

  • Breaking free from overwhelm and decision paralysis

  • Getting crystal clear on your next actions

  • Turning vague goals into concrete next steps

Use when:

  • You're caught in an endless stream of notifications

  • You're staring at a wall of tasks unsure where to start

  • You want to make the most of your next time block

How-to Guide:

  • None — this one doesn’t need more than what’s in the header of the worksheet.

Productivity Jumpstarter
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The Jumpstarter’s simplicity is its superpower — it’s either just enough to focus your work or you’ll know what you need by what it’s missing.

The Action Item Catcher

The Action Item Catcher is your trusted capture tool for those moments when ideas and tasks pop up but you need to stay focused on your current work. It’s designed to get things out of your head quickly so you can get back to what you were doing.

What the Action Item Catcher is for:

  • Capturing tasks and ideas without losing focus

  • Creating a reliable collection point for follow-up items

  • Keeping your mind clear for deep work

Use when:

  • Tasks and ideas come up during meetings or focused work

  • You need a quick way to capture without getting pulled into your task manager

  • You want to batch-process action items later

How-to Guide:

  • None — this one’s straightforward by design. Catch items as they arise, process them later into your preferred system.

Action Item Catcher
180KB ∙ PDF file
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The Action Item Catcher pairs perfectly with the Productivity Jumpstarter and Weekly Momentum Planner, giving you a complete system for capturing and processing work as it emerges.

The Daily Habit Tracker

The Daily Habit Tracker helps you build and maintain the habits that support your best work and life. Built on proven habit science principles, it makes your progress visible and keeps you motivated through streaks and clear wins.

What the Daily Habit Tracker is for:

  • Building new habits that stick

  • Maintaining consistency with important routines

  • Tracking progress on behavior changes

Use when:

  • You're trying to establish a new daily practice

  • You want to maintain momentum with existing habits

  • You need accountability and visible progress

How-to Guide:

  • The Daily Habit Tracker

While the tracker has room for five habits, we recommend starting with just one or two. It’s better to really lock in one game-changing habit than to spread your attention too thin.

Daily Habit Tracker
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