Are your weekends flying by in a blur of chores and catch-up? 😩 You blink and suddenly it's Monday again - and you're more frazzled than refreshed?
In this episode of Own Your Time, time management expert Sarah Stewart shares a simple but powerful practice: bookending your weekend. Learn how to start and end your weekends with intention so you can stretch time, boost your energy and make space for what actually matters - whether that's rest, joy, connection or creativity.
✨ You'll learn:
What "bookending your weekend" means (and why it works)
How Sarah uses Friday and Sunday rituals to feel more grounded
Real-life ideas to make your weekends feel richer and more restorative
Tips for balancing downtime with productivity as a busy solopreneur or parent
🎧 If you're craving slower Sundays, more mindful transitions and a break from hustle culture… this episode is for you.
What "bookending your weekend" actually means (and how it's different from over-planning)
The exact Friday ritual I use to mentally close out the work week
Why human connection and good coffee are productivity tools (yep, really)
What the Harvard Study of Adult Development says about relationships + happiness
How to create a Sunday soft landingÂ
Real-life examples of what this looks like in action
Book: The Good Life – Robert Waldinger + Marc Schulz
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Shibui Tea (Edinburgh) – https://www.shibui-tea.co.uk
Bare Bones Chocolate (Glasgow) – https://bareboneschocolate.co.uk
Reset Yoga (Glasgow) – https://www.resetyogacollective.com
Get your free Time Audit workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook
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Self study course, Get More Time: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course
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