4 hours a day, 4 days a week.

[This is something that's working well with me. So I think it might help you too.]

Let's start with the problem...

I have been struggling with this question for years now.

How long does a professional work in a day?

The industrial era has a straightforward answer - 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

But that never worked with me. It always sucks me into tasks and chores energy (actually what it was designed for).

So, I tried a system that's been working well for me: 4 hours a day, 4 days a week.

Anything more is a bonus.

But if I get in these hours, I get more done in a week than otherwise.

I do this by setting a 4-hour timer on my phone when I reach the office (or cafe) and working until it goes off. Nothing more complicated.

Give it a try.

If you have variations that work for you, do share with me as a reply.