How to plan the rest of the year

Turn remaining calendar time into a realistic annual plan.

Begin with fixed dates

Mark holidays, travel, deadlines and other commitments first. This reveals how much usable time actually remains.

Choose a small number of outcomes

Define a few results that would make the year successful. Break each into milestones with dates and a clearly named next action.

Review at a steady rhythm

A weekly review is frequent enough to catch drift without rebuilding the plan every day. Keep a buffer for delays and opportunities.

Related year guides

How many days are left in the year? — Find the number of calendar days between today and New Year's Day.
Calendar quarters explained — See which months belong to Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4.
How much of the year has passed? — Calculate the exact percentage of the current year that is complete.