period-next-plan

Generate a goal and task plan for the next period from journal entries.

39|5|Updated Oct 15, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mpazik/Binder --skill period-next-plan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: period-next-plan
Source: https://github.com/mpazik/Binder/tree/main/examples/journal/skills/period-next-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mpazik/Binder --skill period-next-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you turn your existing journal periods (weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly) into a concrete, non-aspirational goal and actionable plan for the next target period.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Next-period goal setting: derives a focused goal from the parent period’s goal and plan.
  • Sibling review and carry-forward control: reviews completed and unfinished sibling periods, lists planned-but-unachieved items, and flags “zombie” items that have persisted without being achieved.
  • Plan drafting by period granularity: proposes a plan with limits appropriate to the target period (max items for week/month/quarter/year) and explicitly labels carry-forward items.

Quick Start

Use the period-next-plan skill to plan your next period (week/month/quarter/year) by reviewing the most recent siblings and updating the target entry’s goal and plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about period-next-plan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan goals and tasks for my next week, month, quarter, or year?

Period planning generates a concrete, non-aspirational goal and actionable task plan for the next target period using your existing journal entries as the source of truth. It derives a focused goal from the parent period and drafts a plan with limits appropriate to the period's granularity.

How do I carry forward unfinished tasks from previous periods without losing track?

Carry-forward control reviews completed and unfinished sibling periods, lists planned-but-unachieved items, and flags zombie items that have persisted without being achieved. These items are explicitly labeled and integrated into the next period's structured plan.

What is the best way to review sibling periods before setting new period goals?

Review sibling periods by extracting parent context and comparing their goals, plans, and achievements. This comparison resolves planned-but-unachieved items and identifies zombie items, ensuring the next goal and plan are grounded in actual progress rather than aspirations.

Can I use local-first storage for journal entries when doing period planning?

Yes, period planning works with local-first storage where your journal entries reside. It uses these entries as the source of truth to compute target period keys and produce structured binder updates for goals and plans without touching achievements, events, or summaries.

Does period planning limit the number of tasks I can plan for a week or month?

Yes, plan drafting applies period-appropriate limits with a maximum number of items for week, month, quarter, or year. This prevents overloading a single period and keeps the task plan realistic and actionable.