Since I became self employed I have aimed to establish a weekly rhythm to become more efficient and to have days without meetings.
Monday is completely dedicated to (traditional) work. In my world that means a full day in an office, at least four or five meetings, producing documents, answering emails, being available.
Tuesday is a back up for Monday. There are weeks when Tuesdays are very similar to Mondays, but usually with a different client and usually that means delivery of some sort. The other difference is of course the early start as I teach yoga every Tuesday morning. Also part of my job.
Wednesday is kept away from my largest client, dedicated to business development, new opportunities and networking. If I had coaching clients (which I don't at the moment), this would also be the perfect day to coach.
Thursday is a day when I aim to work from home for half of the day. Often a good day to design and develop something creative (workshops, meetings, training programmes). Also a good day for writing and reading. No lunch meeting as I teach another yoga class at that time.
Friday is my day. Very rarely do I have any meetings on this day. The whole idea is to keep it as open as possible. To allow time to attend a class somewhere. To prepare next week's yoga classes. To may be treat myself to a massage. This is when new ideas start to grow. It's like the brain needs some space for them to surface. Fridays are very much a day to wind down, to enter weekend mood.
It doesn't always work out. But if I can, I know that this is a rhythm that gives room to all parts of my life. Forty hours per week in the same office with the same people just doesn't appeal to me. May be I work less than I used to in number of hours. But I'm pretty sure those hours are much more efficient and productive.
Monday is completely dedicated to (traditional) work. In my world that means a full day in an office, at least four or five meetings, producing documents, answering emails, being available.
Tuesday is a back up for Monday. There are weeks when Tuesdays are very similar to Mondays, but usually with a different client and usually that means delivery of some sort. The other difference is of course the early start as I teach yoga every Tuesday morning. Also part of my job.
Wednesday is kept away from my largest client, dedicated to business development, new opportunities and networking. If I had coaching clients (which I don't at the moment), this would also be the perfect day to coach.
Thursday is a day when I aim to work from home for half of the day. Often a good day to design and develop something creative (workshops, meetings, training programmes). Also a good day for writing and reading. No lunch meeting as I teach another yoga class at that time.
Friday is my day. Very rarely do I have any meetings on this day. The whole idea is to keep it as open as possible. To allow time to attend a class somewhere. To prepare next week's yoga classes. To may be treat myself to a massage. This is when new ideas start to grow. It's like the brain needs some space for them to surface. Fridays are very much a day to wind down, to enter weekend mood.
It doesn't always work out. But if I can, I know that this is a rhythm that gives room to all parts of my life. Forty hours per week in the same office with the same people just doesn't appeal to me. May be I work less than I used to in number of hours. But I'm pretty sure those hours are much more efficient and productive.
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