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1-2-3: The “Weekend Judo-Method” that makes Monday work for you, not against you
sent by Joaquín Kosegarten | August 21, 2025
Every second counts, so let’s get right to it. 1 idea, 2 ways it saves you time, and 3 steps to Get It Done:
1 Idea
Structure your weekend to recharge your body and brain.
2 Ways it saves you time
1. Prevents the “Monday drag” – If you spend all weekend exhausted or overloading your schedule, Monday becomes survival mode instead of go mode.
2. Boosts focus for the week ahead – A proper weekend reset sharpens your thinking, making you more productive instead of playing catch-up all week.
3 Steps to Get It Done:
1. Balance activity & rest – Avoid going all-in on work or laziness. Mix movement, social time, and genuine relaxation.
2. Have a Sunday wind-down routine – Do something calming (light reading, stretching, or a tech-free hour) to shift out of “weekend mode” smoothly.
3. Set a Monday launchpad – Before bed, jot down your first task for Monday. No thinking required when the week starts — just action.
Conclusion
A well-spent weekend doesn’t just make you feel good — it makes Monday work for you, not against you. Try this reset and start the week charged, not drained.
“But weekends are my only time to have fun!”
Exactly! Recharge strategically so you can enjoy them without crashing. A weekend that energises you means you keep winning — on Monday and beyond.
As promised — 1 minute that can save you hours
Yours in Getting It Done,
Joaquin Kosegarten
Author of Get It Done
Creator of the 1-2-3 Get It Done Newsletter
P.S. I used to think weekends were for catching up on sleep. Turns out, Monday doesn’t care how much you slept if you still feel like a zombie. 😅
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