75: Stop Wasting Your Days Off

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Most people plan their workdays down to the minute — but give almost no thought to how they spend their days off.

In this episode, we talk about why unplanned days off often leave us feeling more drained than refreshed, how doomscrolling quietly fills the empty space when nothing is intentional, and why rest without structure isn’t actually rest at all.

We explore the idea that planning your days off isn’t about being productive — it’s about protecting your energy, your mental health, and your sense of control over your time. From creating simple “anchor activities” to reframing rest as something you design rather than stumble into, this episode will challenge the way you think about downtime.

If you’ve ever ended a day off wondering where the time went — or why you don’t feel recharged — this conversation is for you.

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