Focus on This #038: How to Optimize Your Weekends
May 18, 2020
Verbs Boyer, a productivity expert and member of the Full Focus Planner community, shares strategies for turning weekends into effective 'uptime.' He discusses how to avoid the Sunday night exhaustion and instead embrace a rejuvenated Monday. Tips include structuring weekends realistically, the importance of planning spontaneity, and focusing on self-care. The conversation dives into practical ways to balance work and play, ensuring that every weekend contributes positively to your overall well-being.
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Weekends Packed With Fun And Admin
- Blake describes weekends filled with fun plus life admin that leave him exhausted Sunday night.
- He often postpones household tasks to weekends, which reduces rest and readiness for Monday.
Two Weekend Styles On A Spectrum
- Courtney shares she leans toward packing weekends with hikes, projects, and outings and must schedule downtime.
- Her husband exemplifies the opposite, illustrating the spectrum of weekend styles.
System Applies To Weekends Too
- The Full Focus system works on weekends even if you don't use daily pages on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Intentional previewing lets both planners and spontaneous people gain more from weekends.