Do you live for Friday?

It’s Friday! 

TGIF, right?  That’s what most people say, but why?

What are we really expressing when we proclaim TGIF?

• Relief that the workweek is over?

• Does it mean that what we do for 5/7ths of our lives doesn’t bring us joy?

• Are we simply living for the weekend?

I get it as I have been there!

The “living for the weekend” mentality is common, we all do it at some point, but when you live for the weekend, you’re making yourself a "victim" of your own choices. You’re giving away control of your life to circumstances, feeling as though the workweek is something you just have to endure.

Let’s break it down: Friday night arrives, and you’re excited. You go out, have fun, and maybe plan to sleep in the next day. You think, "I’ve got two whole days to get things done!"

Saturday morning rolls around, and you start the day with some errands. You feel productive and energised by the idea of having time off and, by Saturday night, you're ready for more fun, and more relaxation.

Then Sunday hits and that nagging feeling starts to creep in "Work is coming…" By Sunday night, the weekend feels like it slipped through your fingers and you’re thinking, "Here we go again… another five days to push through before I get my freedom back."

Does that sound familiar and more importantly, "How many more years are you willing to live like this?

"Your time is valuable, but do you really value it? Everyday, you make choices, you choose your clothes, your meals, your mindset and you choose how to approach each day.

When you live in a “TGIF” mindset, you’re telling yourself that the majority of your time, your workweek has little value. But do you realise that’s a harmful belief?

Why, because it’s not just about work; it’s about how you’re choosing to live. Instead of waiting for the weekend, why not find purpose in each day?

Whether it’s for work or, for yourself, make everyday matter, there’s no rule that say’s satisfaction only comes on Saturdays. Look, people around you will try to pull you into the TGIF mentality. You’ll see it on social media, hear it at work, and feel it in casual conversations.

But can you be different?

Can you lead by example and see "Friday as just another day", an opportunity like any other? What if Friday wasn’t the finish line, but your moment to "close the week strong?"  You could wrap up your tasks, celebrate your wins, and prepare for what’s next. Imagine structuring your week so that Friday becomes a day for lighter, routine tasks like catching up on admin work, paying bills, or tidying up when you’re still in that work mode, but winding down.

"Don’t spend your entire week waiting for Friday."

Life is happening every day, so don’t miss it because you can make it beautiful by being present!

Does this resonate with you?  I would love to know your thoughts.