Why I Schedule Time to Be Frustrated Every Friday

Why I Schedule Time to Be Frustrated Every Friday

From Multifamily Mix with Barbara Savona by Sprout Marketing

May 8, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

Barbara Savona discusses the concept of 'Friday Frustration' as a way to reflect on the week's challenges and improve for the future.

We made it to Friday. And before you fully check out for the weekend, I want to share something I’ve done for years that’s made a huge difference. I call it “Friday Frustration.” I know… it sounds backwards. But stick with me. Instead of letting the little things from the week pile up or carry over, this is your moment to sit down, reflect, and actually do something with them. Grab your favorite drink, give yourself a few quiet minutes, and think through what felt frustrating this week. Then ask yourself… how could I make that easier next time? That’s where the shift happens. Because it’s not that we don’t know better. It’s that we don’t always pause long enough to create a better way forward. So we end up repeating the same patterns week after week. This is your reset. Your wrap-up. Your chance to leave the clutter behind and walk into next week a little lighter and a little sharper. Get your spark back at work and in life with Sprout's $7 SPARK membership: sparkwithsprout.com

People in this episode

Host: Barbara Savona

Topics covered

  • time management
  • reflection
  • personal development
  • work-life balance
  • productivity

Keywords

  • frustration
  • reflection
  • productivity
  • work
  • personal growth
  • time management

Sponsors

Sprout

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sprout Marketing

Products: $7 SPARK membership

Places: Friday

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