How To: Prepare for Summer Fridays

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Memorial Day is coming up. And for some of us, that means: Summer Fridays.

(When I first heard about this, I tried to convince my boss at the time to pick up on the trend. But unfortunately, the news business runs a little differently.)

If you are lucky enough to have summer Fridays, you know it’s where every Friday throughout the summer people get off of work at 1pm (or so).

This means you can enjoy your longer weekend by being as productive as possible up until the moment you leave work.

Here are six tips on how to make your summer Fridays as productive as possible.

1) Do more during the week.?

Plan your schedule appropriately, so a shorter workday on Friday is do-able. Rather than cramming everything in at the last minute, really make sure you’re on track with your work. Schedule busier tasks earlier on in the week and reserve Fridays for follow ups and smaller tasks only.

2) Don’t open your e-mail until noon.?

It’s harder than it sounds. There’s many times when it’s easy to keep hitting refresh on your inbox to kill time, but resist the urge. Spend your mornings doing what’s important, rather than responding to e-mails that aren’t urgent. As important as you may think it is, usually e-mails can wait a few hours.

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3) Prepare the night before.?

Throughout the week, make a to-do list of the things you must get done each day. If you’re writing an article, outline it the night before– it’ll save you hours the next day.?

Don’t leave the office until everything you need to accomplish gets done.?

You’ll thank yourself when you get to start your weekend early.

4) Keep your office cool.?

Working in a hot room tends to make us feel groggy and sluggish.

5) Treat yourself.

Get as much out of your day by working hard first and then enjoying a nice reward of your choice afterwards! Whether you plan to get a manicure or treat yourself to a nice meal, finish your task first and reward yourself afterwards.?

It’ll act as a motivator and you’ll be able to enjoy it at your own leisure without stressing about all of the things you have left to do.

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6) Meditate.?

In the morning, spend a few minutes to focus your mind and listen in. You will discover ideas inside of you that will help you find success throughout your workday. By relaxing, you’ll be able to align your goals and plan your day to be as productive as possible.

And once you’ve adjusted to Summer Fridays, there’s nothing stopping you from adjusting to the four day work week!

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