Work 4, Live More: The S.O.U.L. Revolution

Fancy having every Friday off? (And no, this isn't a fairy tale!)

Quick Quiz! Are You Ready for a 4-Day Work Week?

Rate yourself on these:

?I often feel like I'm "busy being busy"

?My to-do list never seems to end

?I dream of having more time for life

?I'm tired of living for the weekend

If you got more than two checks, keep reading! Your Fridays are about to get more exciting...

Meet S.O.U.L. - Your Ticket to Freedom!

?Simplify

Because life's too short for pointless meetings and less is more.

• Chuck out tasks that don't spark joy (Yes, Marie Kondo your workflow!)
• If it takes 2 minutes, do it now
• Say "no" more often (It's quite liberating!)

Organise

Work smarter, not harder

• Create your perfect workspace, one that tells your story (plants & music optional, but recommended!)
• Block your days according to your natural energy peaks and circadian rhythms.
• Create themed days (e.g., "Meeting Monday," "Deep Work Tuesday", "Meeting-free Wednesdays"?)

Understand

Work with your brain, not against it

• Are you an early bird or night owl?
• Track your energy (not just your time)
• Follow the 90-minute focus rule

?Leverage

Make technology your bestie

• Automate the boring bits
• Delegate like a boss
• Use tech tools that actually help

Try This Fun Challenge!

The "One Hour Less" Game

1. Pick any day next week
2. Set an alarm for one hour earlier than your usual finish time
3. Race against the clock!
4. Share your victory dance in the comments.

Imagine This...

What would you do with a whole extra day each week?

I recently spent 10 days unplugged from work—no emails, no calls—in Costa Rica with my husband. It was the most refreshing and liberating experience I’ve had in years. And guess what? It was possible because I had streamlined my workflow and reclaimed my time.

With the S.O.U.L. approach, you could have the freedom to enjoy similar moments, whether it’s spending time with loved ones, exploring a new hobby, or just unwinding without a care.

What would your Fridays look like?

Verified Stats That'll Blow Your Mind

Recruitment Revolution:

• 86% of businesses reported easier talent attraction after implementing 4-day weeks [Source: 4 Day Week Global Pilot Study, 2022-2023, Harvard Business Review]

Happiness Boost:

• 77% of workers said a 4-day week significantly improved their quality of life [Source: Henley Business School UK Report, 2022]

Burnout Buster:

• 40% productivity increase demonstrated in real-world trials [Source: Microsoft Japan Experiment, 2019]

Ready to Reclaim Your Fridays?

Drop a Hi! in the comments if you want to:

• Sleep in on Fridays
• Finally start that side project
• Do yin yoga
• Learn salsa, start that podcast, bond with an old friend, travel. The world is literally your oyster.

Related Articles

Curious about how I manage to juggle it all and still find time for myself? It took some reflection, but I discovered the key! Read the full story on my blog to learn more.

Ready to take back your Fridays? Share this newsletter with a friend who needs to reclaim their week, and let’s build a community of productive, stress-free Fridays! Need personalised tips? Book a free 15-minute consultation today!

Coming Up Next Month...

Peek behind the curtain of successful 4-day weekers. (Spoiler: They're not superhuman!)

Until then, remember: Do More Of What You Love:)

Best,

Claudia