How do you motivate yourself to stay productive on an off day?

With fresh air and being kind to yourself.

Lots of coffee ☕️

I thought that I was the only one whose productivity decreased on Wednesday, but I read the comments and realized that I am not alone. Does anyone even stay productive on the weekends? I just want to lie down, order some food and take a bath.

I try to spend a few seconds to see myself portrayed as I dream of myself in the future. That gives me enough inspiration to bring the focus back again.

Same for me! I have a lot of energy on Monday/Tuesday and then Wednesday I feel like I need a break. So I accept that I can't be at 100% productivity all the time and embrace this. I do easier tasks that don't need a lot of brainpower so I can recharge for the next two days of the workweek. Or, because I have a flexible schedule, I work more hours on the days I feel productive and less hours when I don't.

I use Ivy Lee Method so I plan 6 tasks for each day of the work week, this really helps me stay focused. But, If im having a really hard day, i try to change my enviroment and work from coffee shop, from home and so on ☺️

If it's an "off" day, I allow it to be an "off" day and I don't try to pressure myself into being super productive on that day. That helps me get back into the groove of things, eventually.

Examine your activities on Monday and Tuesday and ensure you’re taking enough breaks from directed attention and getting enough sleep, and then perhaps you won’t feel as tired midweek. It’s better for health and wellness to have a balanced work protocol throughout the week then go hard and crash.

I time-block my day, and I keep a list of my important to-dos.

Turn the little things into rewards. Coffee = reward. Complete a task then get a cup of Joe. Gym = reward. Complete a big task then go clear your mind and toss some iron around. Even just getting up and stretching can be a reward.