297: How I’m Cutting 10 Hours a Week From My Work Schedule (And You Can Too!)
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Aug 8, 2025
Summer chaos blurs work-life boundaries, but there's a way back to efficiency. Discover how to reclaim 10 hours a week by using a themed model week. Lack of structure can stealthily add hours to your workload, and learning to design a schedule that aligns with your energy can transform your productivity. The concept of 'white space' might become your most valuable growth tactic. It's time to create a workweek that fits your life, reduces overwhelm, and allows for intentional living.
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Built A 3-Day, Seven-Figure Practice
Libby Greiwe built a 100% referral practice and hit seven figures while working three days weekly.
She also took 14 weeks off annually to avoid burnout and be present with family.
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Accept Seasonal Schedule Flexibility
Libby Greiwe normalizes losing structure in summer and calls it okay.
She recommends a gentle reset instead of harsh self-judgment when routine drifts.
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Summer Schedule Drift
Libby Greiwe drifted from her model week during a chaotic summer.
That drift added 5–10 extra work hours weekly without taking on new projects.
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As summer chaos sets in and the lines between work and life begin to blur, it’s easy to drift away from structure and feel the weight of inefficiency. In this episode, Libby pulls back the curtain on her own schedule reset—sharing how she’s reclaiming 10 hours a week by returning to a themed model week. This practical episode is packed with strategies you can use to restructure your time, reset your rhythm, and reduce the overwhelm.
This week we’re digging into:
Why lack of structure adds invisible hours to your workload
How to use a themed model week to regain control of your schedule
Simple ways to design a schedule that fits your energy and goals
Why "white space" might be your most effective growth strategy
Practical tips for building your own version of a model week
This episode is your gentle nudge to stop the constant summer balance-hustle thing and start working intentionally again. With just a pen, paper, and a little vision, you can create a schedule that aligns with your life—not works against it. Whether you need more rest, more structure, or more space to finish what you’ve started, Libby’s approach will help you make it happen.
🎧 Tune in and take the first step toward building a week that works for you.
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