Wednesdays are usually the most challenging day to stay focussed for me and I was wondering how you manage to remain productive/motivated on an off day.
I keep a running list of "want to do" projects that I don't typically have time for because they're not the highest priority. On a day where I'm feeling "off," pulling something that sounds fun from that list tends to let me accomplish something even if it's not 100% original to my to-do list for that week. Ex: making a database to track organic social media growth...it's not the most important thing on my list, but it is productive and helpful, and something I enjoy :)
Other than that, I try to be gentle with myself on those days! Take lots of breaks to walk the dog, switch up where I'm working or work outside, treat myself to a coffee or my favorite lunch. No one can be 100% focused and productive 100% of the time, so give yourself grace to accomplish less sometimes...it's totally okay, and you'll get back on track the next day.
I thought that I was the only one whose productivity decreased on Wednesday, but I read the comments and realized that I am not alone. Does anyone even stay productive on the weekends? I just want to lie down, order some food and take a bath.
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I try to spend a few seconds to see myself portrayed as I dream of myself in the future. That gives me enough inspiration to bring the focus back again.
Same for me! I have a lot of energy on Monday/Tuesday and then Wednesday I feel like I need a break. So I accept that I can't be at 100% productivity all the time and embrace this. I do easier tasks that don't need a lot of brainpower so I can recharge for the next two days of the workweek. Or, because I have a flexible schedule, I work more hours on the days I feel productive and less hours when I don't.
I use Ivy Lee Method so I plan 6 tasks for each day of the work week, this really helps me stay focused. But, If im having a really hard day, i try to change my enviroment and work from coffee shop, from home and so on ☺️
If it's an "off" day, I allow it to be an "off" day and I don't try to pressure myself into being super productive on that day. That helps me get back into the groove of things, eventually.
Examine your activities on Monday and Tuesday and ensure you’re taking enough breaks from directed attention and getting enough sleep, and then perhaps you won’t feel as tired midweek. It’s better for health and wellness to have a balanced work protocol throughout the week then go hard and crash.
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I time-block my day, and I keep a list of my important to-dos.
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