Some ideas: Method A: Take a nap on the way home, or at home Method B: Say "no" more at work, thus leaving gas in the tank Method C: Be not-strictly-mentally

Some ideas: Method A: Take a nap on the way home, or at home Method B: Say "no" more at work, thus leaving gas in the tank Method C: Be not-strictly-mentally productive after work, e.g. stream-of-consciousness writing, improvised music on an instrument you know well, etc. Method D: Redefine productivity to fit the specification of whatever your "after work energy" is Method E: Leave super clear side-project instructions and learning planned ahead of time, for weeknight you, as a gift from the weekend you (put a handle on it) All of these have worked for me at some point or another. Good luck.