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Hey there, friend!

Let’s be real: who actually wants to work five (or six) days a week forever? A few years ago, I stumbled on the idea of a 4-day workweek, and I haven’t looked back since.

If you’re feeling overworked, burned out, or just tired of grinding with no time to actually live, this might just inspire you to rethink your schedule, too.

Why a 4-Day Workweek?

Truth is, most of us don’t use all five days productively. We’re stuck in pointless meetings, distractions, and doom scrolling. When I switched to working Monday through Thursday, something wild happened: I got more done in less time.

How I Make It Work

1. Ruthless Prioritization I break my week into the big 3: What 3 things must get done? Everything else is extra.

2. Time Blocking No more multitasking. I use my Google Calendar to block chunks for deep work, calls, and breaks.

3. No Meetings Fridays If it’s not essential, it’s an email. Fridays are off-limits for work, that’s my day to rest, run errands, or just be.

4. Communicate Clearly I let clients and co-workers know my availability up front. Boundaries = less stress.

The Best Part? Real Rest

The real win isn’t just productivity. Having that extra day means long weekends to travel, hang out with family, or do absolutely nothing, guilt-free.

I swear, my Sundays don’t have that “Sunday Scaries” vibe anymore because I know I still have Friday off.

My Takeaway

Working less doesn’t mean slacking, it means working smarter. Since going 4-day, I feel more focused, creative, and honestly… happier.

If you can’t fully switch yet, try it for a month. See how much more intentional you become with your time.

Ever feel like your entire week is just… work, crash, repeat? That was me for YEARS. Then I stumbled on a life-changing idea: a 4-day workweek. I know, it sounds like a dream. But last year, I made it real, and honestly, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made for my sanity.

Why I Wanted a 4-Day Week The burnout was real. I was tired of sacrificing my Fridays (and mental health) for work that often could wait. Plus, studies show people get MORE done with fewer hours, they just cut the fluff.

How I Made It Happen I knew it wouldn’t magically appear, so I planned it step-by-step:

I tracked my tasks for 2 months. I figured out what really needed my time vs. what was busywork.

I documented how much more productive I could be. I started batch working and cutting out meetings that could’ve been emails.

I made my boss an offer: Let’s test a 4-day week for a month. I promised no drop in performance. Spoiler: I actually did MORE because I was more focused (and happier).

The Results? Now, every Friday is mine. Sometimes I rest, sometimes I run errands, sometimes I just catch up on life. My stress levels dropped, my weekends feel longer, and funny enough, my work is better because I’m not exhausted.

How You Can Negotiate One Too Start small: Propose a one-month trial. Show data: Track your output before and during the test. Over-communicate: Make it clear how you’ll stay reachable or flexible if needed. Be open: If your boss says no, ask about every-other-week Fridays off or compressed hours.

Trust me, it’s worth asking. You might just get your Fridays back. ✨

A few years ago, the idea of a 4-day workweek sounded like a fantasy.

Now, more companies — and freelancers like me — are making it a reality.

After testing it for the past 6 months, I’m never going back to the old 9-to-5 grind.

Here’s why.

The Problem With the 5-Day Grind

Like many, I used to work Monday to Friday, putting in long hours just to stay afloat.

But the truth? More hours didn’t always equal better results.

By Friday afternoon, my brain was fried and my weekends barely felt like enough to recharge.

What Changed

After reading about companies seeing higher productivity and happier teams with shorter workweeks, I decided to experiment.

I cut my working days to four — Monday through Thursday — and gave myself Friday to rest, learn, or tackle personal projects.

At first, I worried I’d fall behind.

But here’s the surprise: I became more focused, less burnt out, and actually got more meaningful work done in less time.

The Biggest Benefits I’ve Noticed

1. Better Work-Life Balance:

An extra day off means more time for family, hobbies, or just doing nothing — guilt-free.

2. Higher Focus:

When you know you have less time, you cut out the fluff. Meetings are shorter, distractions are fewer, and tasks feel more intentional.

3. Improved Mental Health:

Having a real break every week has done wonders for my stress levels and creativity.

How You Can Try It Too

If you work for yourself, test it for a month. Batch your tasks into four productive days and protect that fifth day fiercely.

If you’re in a company, talk to your team about ways to pilot a flexible schedule — or use remote work perks to design a shorter week.

Start small: maybe log off early on Fridays, or block out a “deep work” day with no meetings.

It’s Not About Laziness — It’s About Smarter Work

A 4-day workweek isn’t about doing less — it’s about working better.

For me, it means I bring my best self to my work and my life.

Would You Try It?

If you could design your ideal workweek, what would it look like?