Four Ways to Escape the Trap of the Infinite Workday

Recently, Microsoft released their Work Trends Index report for 2025. One phrase from that report is getting a lot of traction across the internet: “infinite workday.” It describes how our workdays now stretch from earlier in the morning to later in the evening, and for many of us, it can really feel like our workday is infinite.

As a keynote speaker and author, I’m passionate about helping people make the best choices with their time so they can truly thrive. If you’re feeling the weight of the infinite workday, here are four suggestions that have worked for me. Quick disclaimer: These are four suggestions that work for me. Find what works for you.