81. Weekly Planning for Academic Physicians: How to Actually Get Things Done (Without Burnout)
Description
Do you ever start the week with good intentions, only to look up on Friday and realize… nothing truly moved forward?
You're not alone — and it’s not a discipline problem. It’s a system problem.
In this episode, I walk you through the exact weekly planning routine I use (and now coach others to use) that helps academic physicians finally make consistent progress — without burning out or overbooking their lives.
⚡ Whether you're trying to finish a grant, get your manuscript submitted, or just stop putting out fires all day — this episode will give you a simple and powerful framework to plan your week with purpose, margin, and actual momentum.
You'll learn:
- The weekly reset routine I use every Sunday (yes, with my paper planner!)
- How to reverse-engineer your weekly goals from your big-picture vision
- What to prioritize each day without becoming rigid or overplanned
- My top tip to avoid letting everyone else’s agenda hijack your calendar
- How I stay focused when interruptions hit (because they will)
- Why most people overestimate what they can do in a day — and how to stop
🎁 Bonus: I created a free PDF guide to help you implement what I teach in this episode:
The Productivity Blueprint for Academic Physicians
Grab it here: www.ingahofmann.com/productivityblueprint
🔥 Ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually get traction?
If you're done trying to figure this all out on your own and want personal support to reach your goals without sacrificing your sanity, let’s talk.
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