I used to be just like you - weekday warrior, weekend slacker. And actually, your point around scrolling your phone really resonated because reducing my screen time was actually the key to how I became productive on the weekend.

I used to start my day on my phone on the weekends because I thought I “earned” it. But I’ve found this is a really bad habit because it’s not just the time you spend scrolling, but the fact that the actual act of scrolling re-wires your brain to make you less productive overall.

Reducing my screen time on the weekend was what allowed me to finally focus on what I wanted to.

Tips to help reduce your screen time are:

Delay usage as late in the day as possible. We have the most self-control in the morning before we start scrolling. But once we start, it’s 10x harder to stop. Take advantage of this biological fact by delaying use as late as possible.

Find a good screen time app. Because app blockers have never worked for me I use Present which motivates me to stay off my phone through gamified challenges. But there are countless others out there - find one that works for you.

Move all non-essential app use to your computer. You don’t have to delete your social media accounts, but you really should delete the app from your phone. Creating a rule that you will only use these apps on your computer makes your use much more intentional. In the long run, you will actually get more value from them

This had a noticeable impact on my focus and attention within a few days. Give it a try - hope these help!

Remember that you are not machinery. Your brain and your body need down time. They also enjoy variety. Part of what scrolling does is satisfy the variety need without taxing you physically.

If you want to do specific things, at any time, it's good to think your energy as a budget and you need to alternate between replenishing and depleting tasks. Are you physically exhausted? Or socially exhausted? Do you feel un-thanked or unentertained by the time the weekend rolls around? If so, concentrate on assigning yourself just one weekend task that still accomplishes something desirable but doesn't further deplete you. For example, if you feel socially exhausted then do not run errands but concentrate on doing something inside the home (laundry? gardening?). Reward yourself after completion.

People should remember, however, nearly every religion and culture on the planet used to have the idea of a 'sabbath' or a day of non-work. They didn't exactly think you'd be scrolling on a magical handheld device, but they did think everyone needed a day of just peace. The only people ever exempted from that rule were slaves. Don't treat yourself like a slave.

Having a day of rest is natural. No productivity, no travel, just sit and enjoy or be in the moment, even if you are scrolling. It's human. It's ok. Just not every day.

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During the hey day of the punk rock era (Patti Smith/The Cars etc), someomne wrote a song about working in a factory.

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One summer I worked ina factory Yeah, it sucked. So glad I was doing during semesters.

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Having the factory experience makes you crave --in your head--what you would do once you were free.

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Keep those primises you made to yourself!. THose are the most important.

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Everyday above my computer sites a cork board wall of varous items like bills and schedule but also reminders and notes to stay focused.

Then youre a lucky person

Sometimes I just want to sleep.

I'm currently right there.

This just happens to me, I’m working on a Saturday for the first time in 1 year, it’s my birthday and it feels great.

It’s about purpose bro it does not matter what day is if you are devoted to it.

I can't give advice. It is weekend and I'm scrolling Reddit and found this post.. I'm just following now, for the tips

What works for me is to just keep the same schedule, up at 4 to run 7 days a week.

Then it's done practically before I wake up, and if I want to laze around later I can.

Nah. I lose my motivation during the week. It just is never recovered on the weekends..

How do you think I got here?

My struggle is the opposite, feel more motivated during the weekend vs week

I would say be easy on yourself. You are probably tired. You don’t have to be productive all the time.

I found that I really need to take keep one day open with no commitments, and usually do something social. For me that means, I go to bed early on Friday night and I usually don't aim to get anything done until I wake up on Sunday. So Sunday is very productive and sets the tone for the rest of the week until Friday. Basically, I take Saturdays off.

Try going for a brisk walk as soon as you wake up.

Get dressed after getting out of bed and don’t wear pajamas all day.

I find wearing soft pants and sweatpants make me lazy.

When I wear a pair of jeans I feel like I can conquer the day.

Honestly, I think it's fine at have a break at weekends. Running at 100% all the time is a sure-fire way to burnout.

All I'll say is be conscious of your downtime and uptime. Don't let yourself fully sacrifice your commitments in your downtime. I find it's much better for your mental health.

Also, you can be different kinds of productive on the weekends.

This is my story. I dread monotony. I have visions of spontaneity and believe in my core that I’ll choose well without the pressure of a schedule. Unfortunately, without a schedule, I dawdle and loose hours doing absolutely nothing. As much as I hate it, I function very well in a schedule. In order for me to remain productive, I have to schedule my days off as well

I bet you’re not lazy and you just have ADHD. Get tested and you’ll have more options.

only when its rainy and cold... which seems to be every single weekend lately

I have definitely felt the same way. For me I think it is the lack of mandatory routine on the weekends that the work week provides. The best the thing I have found for me is to keep as much of the morning the same as I can and do one productive thing as early as possible. Then I don't feel like I completely "wasted" a day.

The next best thing you can do is give yourself a break. Realize that you did your best during the week, and not being perfect everyday is fine, maybe even better for other parts of your life.

Well, everyone who sees this and tries to give you advice is pretty much a hypocrite, but yeah, I do find that if I actually put my tablet down and do some of the hobby stuff I spend so much time looking up, I do get a lot more done, but sometimes it is nice to chat a bit about common interests and that can be a little motivational, just seeing there are others into the same stuff. All I can suggest, hypocritically, is to limit yourself, set time restrictions or when you catch yourself maybe looking up something about a hobby, just stop, and actually do it. Going to do that right now actually.

You da man

I usually do this, but I end up all fucked up from the "social" thing and dont do anything also

First Saturday in a year? Dude I'm on 70 days straight no days off. Take that shit for granted!

Happy bday!

I love weekends, we always do something with my SO at saturday afternoon after sleeping in until like 11 or 12. We come back from the trip around 5pm and then I play competitive online games and stream it with my mates rest of the satirday and whole sunday.

Weekends are what keeps me sane.

If I lose motivation, discipline moves me. If I don’t have either, I lose EVERYTHING

I know !!! I was there, I took a year off to come back strong !