I’m rebuilding my week around one rule: Fridays are sacred.
I’m a Type B girl who loves a bit of structure without feeling confined by it, so designing a weekly rhythm that actually works has been… a process.
Turns out, the secret to taking Fridays off is redesigning Monday through Thursday.
I’ve had a loose structure to my business for awhile, with only taking meetings on Tuesday and Thursday, but this level of structure I’m working on creating this year? It’s new territory!
It’s already required client conversations and boundary setting (like, “hey, can you send me this earlier in the week so I can get it to you before Friday?”). It’s required me to get everything done earlier. It’s requiring me to continue tweaking this schedule until it feels right.
Because I’m determined to be more productive than ever, while also keeping Fridays sacred. Which, plot twist, can absolutely make you more productive.
So, if you’ve been wanting to take Fridays off in your own business or are looking for inspiration on how to structure your work days, here’s what works for me!
The Foundation: Every Morning Starts with a Creative Block.
Before I get into the specific days, here’s what matters most: every weekday starts with a morning creative block from 7-9am.
Early hours. Protected. Non-client time.
This is where I write and outline. Draft content and ideas. Develop the long-term thinking that actually moves my business forward. No editing. No scheduling. No inbox. No checking my phone.
Everything else builds from here. If I skip this, the whole week feels reactive instead of intentional. And when I’m reactive, I’m not doing my best work, I’m just responding to what I see on social media or what’s new in my inbox.
Sunday: Prep Day
Pre-decisions only. I decide what matters so the week doesn’t require as many decisions.
On Sundays, I:
→ Choose weekly content topics
→ Map priorities
→ Build the master to-do list
→ Plan workouts and life logistics
→ Decide on meals (Thistle for lunches, which removes a huge decision burden)
Sunday is about removing friction before the week even starts. When I know what I’m doing and why, I don’t waste energy on decision fatigue. The whole vibe: calm, intentional, setting myself up to win.
Monday: CEO Day
Monday’s job is to scale the business and think big picture. This is the operational backbone of my week — the stuff that has to get done but doesn’t need creative genius.
On Mondays, I tackle:
→ Inbox and client responses
→ Admin and life tasks
→ CRM updates
→ Finance check
→ Prepping social posts
→ Reviewing systems
→ Learning new skills
The whole vibe: strategic, slow, no pressure to be brilliant.
Here’s what’s important about Monday: I leave a lot of room for it to be a slower day. I don’t pack it. I don’t rush. Because if Monday feels overwhelming, I get Sunday scaries — and that defeats the entire purpose of designing a life I actually want to live.
Tuesday: Calls + Outward Momentum
This is a context-switching day on purpose. I let all the extroverted, high-energy, people-facing work live here so it doesn’t bleed into the rest of my week.
On Tuesdays, I focus on:
→ Client calls
→ Pitching and follow-ups
→ Visibility, networking, engaging
→ Launch tasks
If it requires me to be “on” or outward-facing, it happens on Tuesday. This day is designed to feel buzzy and full — and I love it because I know Wednesday is coming.
Also: Taco Tuesdays. Having weekday evening plans that break up the week and give me something to look forward to? Non-negotiable for my mental health.
Wednesday: Deep Client Work
This day is fully protected. No calls. No internal business work. No content for myself. Just focused, uninterrupted client delivery.
On Wednesdays, I work on:
→ Strategy work
→ Client blogging
→ Precision-based tasks that need my full brain
I take a long walk later in the day instead of a workout because by Wednesday afternoon, I need slow movement and space to think.
Wednesday protects quality. It’s the day my best work happens because nothing else is competing for my attention. My clients get the best version of me because I’m not toggling between tabs, Zoom calls, and my own content calendar.
Thursday: Calls + Systems + Connection
Moderate energy, connective work. This is the wrap-it-up day — finishing what’s open, tying bows, closing loops.
On Thursdays, I handle:
→ Client calls
→ Work on business projects
→ Wrap up all client work
→ Newsletter
→ Podcast recording or outlining
Thursday is the bridge between deep work and the weekend. It’s lighter than Wednesday but still productive. By the end of Thursday, everything is done. And that’s the magic — when Thursday ends, I’m not carrying unfinished work into Friday. Friday gets to be Friday.
Friday: Day Off
I can use this for creative projects. Cleaning the apartment. Errands. Exploring the city. Reading. Literally whatever feels right.
The point is: I’m not working (unless it’s creative work.)
Fridays off aren’t a reward for getting everything done. They’re non-negotiable because the week was designed to make room for them.
Why This Actually Works
Each day has a distinct energy signature. When everything has its place, nothing bleeds into everything else.
Sunday = Prep
Monday = Strategic
Tuesday = Outward
Wednesday = Deep
Thursday = Wrap & connect
Friday = Free
I’m not trying to do all the things every day. I’m letting each day do one thing really well.
And here’s what I’m learning: when I’m not constantly context-switching, I get more done in less time. When I know exactly what kind of energy each day requires, I show up better. When I protect Fridays, I work smarter Monday through Thursday because I have to.
The Rules That Make It Work
Beyond the day-by-day structure, there are a few principles that hold this whole thing together:
Protect my mornings.
No phone time until after 9am. I wake up at 6:30, and those first few hours are mine.
No allowing input in until I create first. No scrolling. No letting someone else’s urgency dictate my energy. This is when my brain is sharpest, when ideas flow easiest, when I can actually think instead of react. The morning creative block only works if I guard it fiercely.
Outsource as many decisions as possible.
I’m very prone to too-many-choices paralysis, so I’ve systematically removed micro-decisions wherever I can.
I pick my workout set the night before. I have meals delivered for lunches (Thistle, specifically). I eat the same breakfast every day.
Sunday is dedicated to pre-decisions so the week doesn’t require constant choice-making. And you’ll notice this pattern throughout my weekly structure: each day has a theme.
Monday is CEO day. Tuesday is networking and meeting heavy. Wednesday is deep work. When I know what kind of day it is, I’m not wasting mental energy deciding what to prioritize — I already know.
Keep it loose enough for play.
This structure isn’t meant to feel like a prison. It’s loose enough that I can experiment, pivot, pick and choose what sounds good on any given day, and still stay strategic.
Some Wednesdays I might need a call. Some Mondays I might dive into client work. The point isn’t rigid adherence to the schedule; it’s having a default rhythm that makes decisions easier while still leaving room for intuition.
Get outside every day.
I have to walk my dog, so this one’s pretty easy to include, but it’s also non-negotiable for my mental health. Fresh air. Movement that isn’t structured exercise. Space to think without staring at a screen. I usually leave my headphones behind, so I’m not listening to anything.
Whether it’s a morning walk before I start work or a long afternoon walk after work, getting outside resets my nervous system and keeps me from feeling like I’m living inside my laptop.
These principles are what make the weekly structure actually sustainable. Without them, I’d just be time-blocking my way into burnout.
My Specific Non-Negotiables for Balance
Beyond getting things done, here are the things that keep me sane:
→ Barre classes 4x a week to feel good in my body.
If I skip movement, everything else suffers. I do these in the middle of the day so that 1) I get out of the house and 2) I break up my days.
→ Mondays have room to be slower so I don’t get Sunday scaries.
This was pretty natural for me. I like to wean off the weekend, without jumping full force into the week.
→ Weekday evening plans (like Taco Tuesdays) that break up the week and give me something to look forward to.
Work can’t be the only thing happening. Life has to be woven in, not saved for the weekend.
It’s All Adjustable
And most importantly: everything is adjustable. I’m figuring it out as I go.
This structure isn’t set in stone. Some weeks, I need to move things around. Some months, the rhythm shifts. And that’s fine. The point isn’t to create a rigid system I have to follow perfectly — it’s to design a framework that supports the life I want to live.
If you’re also experimenting with how you structure your time, I’d love to hear what’s working (or what’s absolutely not).
Because honestly? We’re all just out here trying to figure out how to work hard without burning out, stay productive without losing our minds, and build businesses that feel good to run.
And when you run your own business, who says you can’t take fridays off?
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