You don’t have 52 weeks this year

By Rob Hatch Thirty-six week. To do a little truth checks on how much time I have to operate with is a part of my method for planning my company for the New Year. What are you talking about, Rob? You have a month. Essentially, that’s true. However, on closer inspection, I only have 36]… ]

By Rob Hatch

Thirty-six week.

A little reality check on how much time I have available for business during the New Year’s resolutions is a part of my plotting process.

What are you talking about, Rob? You have a month.

Essentially, that’s true. But, on closer examination, I only have 36 FULL days available.

36 is the innovative 52

My approach is quite simple. In 2025, I created a spreadsheet to list items every year. You’ll immediately see that the first full month of school starts on January 6th.

Next, I schedule week so that I can spend time with family and friends.

Therefore, I keep in mind that each year a vacation or other personal function limits the amount of time I have available for work.

I want a less demanding work schedule because I observed months where my kids were taking a break from school.

I observe the ebbs and flows of home life, such as school time beginning and end.

Taking all that into consideration, I was left with 36 whole week.

Thirty-six days is a very unique variety to work with than fifty-two.

Here’s what I found most useful about this practice.

1. I’m setting aside time for my family to begin my monthly planning. I’ve made a decision to dedicate a lot of time to that right away.

2. Many of the other weeks ( holidays, school vacation, weeks of transition ) will happen regardless. By planning for them, I can schedule around them.

3. When I consider what I want to achieve future time, I have a distinct idea of how much time is available to dedicate to them.

Thirty-six whole week.

Your number will likely be unique. It’s important to determine your amount and make a schedule accordingly.