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Work journal template
A daily work journal is a five-minute note on what you worked on, what got in the way and what comes first tomorrow. Over a few weeks it becomes the easiest record of your work you'll ever keep.
The template
WORK JOURNAL Date: TODAY'S FOCUS - WHAT I WORKED ON - - BLOCKERS - WINS - FIRST THING TOMORROW -
How to fill it in
Today's focus
Write it in the morning. One line is enough to keep the day pointed in one direction.
What I worked on
Short bullets, written at the end of the day. These add up to an honest record for reviews and invoices.
Blockers and wins
Blockers show what to raise with others; wins are worth noticing, especially on hard weeks.
First thing tomorrow
Ending with the next step makes the next morning start faster.
Questions
What is a work journal?
A short daily log of what you worked on, what blocked you and what you plan next. It is a record for you, not a report for someone else.
What should I write in a daily work journal?
Your focus for the day, what you actually did, any blockers, a win, and the first task for tomorrow. Five minutes is enough.
Is this template free?
Yes. Copy it and use it anywhere. In Loveley Desk every day gets its own journal page next to your tasks and reminders.
Keep your notes and tasks together
In Loveley Desk, each day gets its own journal page beside your tasks and reminders. Type # to link a task or create a new one without leaving the page.
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