How I Use a 4-Day Workweek to Get More Done (and Rest More)
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.
You might be surprised: sometimes, doing less is the productivity hack.
