A company's employee values learning and development (L&D) and has carved out two hours on Fridays to spend on L&D goals, but found it wasn't being used effectively due to being overshadowed by "real" work. The employee suggested moving their L&D block to Monday morning instead, which proved to be a successful strategy as it helped them meet some of their learning goals. This schedule change worked because it frontloaded something that was otherwise easy to put off, eased into the workweek, and helped ward off anxiety by providing a predictable next step. The employee suggests this scheduling trick can be applied to various personal or professional goals, such as creative projects, administrative tasks, or automating processes.