Fridays can give you the spark to get more done in your business more easily.
Finishing the week with a completed “to-do” list feels fantastic. Use the natural deadline of Friday at the end of the week to create some urgency. The thought of relaxation in the weekend ahead means you are happier to push yourself – and maybe take a few risks.
Those difficult phone calls can be more easily tackled on a Friday rather than Monday, and the person on the end of the phone be more responsive. If you get the tough stuff out of the way, it makes Monday more enjoyable, so the next week will flow more easily.
Plus Fridays can feel a bit like a treat! I know business owners who make sure they have an enjoyable meeting scheduled for a Friday (even if it is not a meal or a drink.) The extra feel good factor often means more goodwill is generated which turns into business opportunities – either for yourself or others.
I think Fridays are also excellent for quality thinking about your marketing and business life. The start of the week can feel more action orientated which often means looking after clients, but some coherent planning and thinking is perfect – and often easier – for a Friday. The more relaxed atmosphere on a Friday helps reflection, confidence and thinking outside the box which magically leads to new opportunities.
Use your Fridays to:
- Do difficult tasks
- Do enjoyable things – contact and meet up with people you like
- Reflect on where you are going with your business and plan the next phase
- Take a risk.
Mondays can be a whole lot more fun when you get the most from your Fridays!