Flourishing Fridays >>>
MAKE FRIDAYS BOSS AGAIN>>>
But honestly, as founders and ecosystem builders, the Friday afternoon siren song is powerful. The lure of an early lunch that stretches into an early exit, the feeling of the weekend just around the corner— it's 'fine' to lean into that flexibility - we are building for this, right?
And that freedom is one of the biggest perks of being our boss.
But here’s the thing: Is that a slippery slope? Are we so eager to escape the desk that we miss a crucial opportunity to set ourselves up for success?
How many of us close the laptop on a Friday feeling like we're not quite sure which way is up, especially when we're juggling remote work, parenting, or other responsibilities?
We tell ourselves a quick glance at our calendar on Sunday night is enough to "boss it" on Monday, but deep down, we know that’s not always the case.
What if there was a better way? A way to close out the week with confidence and clarity, so you can truly enjoy your weekend without that nagging feeling of unfinished business?
I've put together a simple checklist based on the Plan, Do, Review model. It's designed to help you wrap up your week, get clear on your priorities, and stride into the next one with purpose. No more frantic last-minute emails or that "time is running away from me" feeling.
ACCESS End of week check in sheet - HERE
Ready to take back your Fridays and make your Mondays even better? Let's dive in.
Step 1
GET CENTRED...
Make 20 minutes
Scale yourself 0-10 on your levels of confidence
Step 2
REVIEW...
Honestly, look at where you wanted to be by today...
Step 3
DISCERN...
How did you progress?
What worked?
What needs to change?
Step 4
PLAN...
What new actions are needed to progress?
What will you stop doing?
Step 5
DO...
Add each new step into your schedule for next week
Add in a ‘reward’ for achieving your plan
Once you complete Step 5 - notice how you feel?
RE-CENTRE...
Scale yourself 0-10 on your levels of confidence, now
What has shifted?
What have you learnt about yourself?
How can you carry this forward too?
Well done...
I am proud of you for making the most of your time as we round out this week and head into next week strong.
Remember to schedule time each week now to check in with yourself on your progress. Then rinse and repeat...
Stay in touch, and let me know how your week goes.
Anna B. Sexton - award winning global start up coach, business mentor and enterprise trainer
anna@opentocreate.com / +44 [0] 7484 184 292
