Work Reflection Journal — Template
Use this daily or weekly, whichever cadence fits your role. Distinct from the Daily Review — this is scoped strictly to professional performance, not the whole day.
- Date / Week of: [FILL]
- Focus rating (1-10): [FILL]
- Energy rating (1-10): [FILL]
1. Accomplishments
What did I actually move forward — decisions made, code shipped, problems unblocked?
- [FILL]
- [FILL]
2. Blockers
What slowed me down, and was it something in my control?
| Blocker | In my control? | Action to remove it |
|---|---|---|
| [FILL] | [FILL: yes/no] | [FILL] |
3. Stakeholder Interactions
Notable conversations, decisions, or friction with peers, manager, or reports.
- [FILL]
4. What I’d Do Differently
[FILL]
5. Tomorrow’s / Next Week’s Priority
The single most important thing to move forward next.
[FILL]
Reference: Roll this into the Weekly Review on a Friday/Sunday to spot cross-day patterns (recurring blockers, stakeholder friction, energy dips).
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