Before Breakfast Give yourself some longer days
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Sep 18, 2025 Discover how extending your workday occasionally can enhance creativity and planning. Dive into practical tips for making the most of longer evenings while considering the impact of childcare on your schedule. Learn when a longer day is beneficial and when it might not be the best choice. Get inspired to rethink how you allocate your time for better productivity!
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Schedule A Weekly Longer Day
- Give yourself one longer workday each week to create space for planning and speculative work.
- Use that extra time to do non-urgent tasks that make you feel more on top of things.
Hard Stops Improve Efficiency But Limit Reflection
- Parenthood often creates hard stops that increase end-of-day clock awareness and efficiency.
- That accountability can boost productivity but limits time for speculative or planning work.
Swap Or Hire For Evening Focus
- Trade childcare duties or hire a sitter so you can extend work into the evening once or twice weekly.
- Coordinate with a partner, friend, or neighbor so both of you get an evening of focused work time.