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According to Benjamin Franklin, a watched pot never boils.

That same logic applies to the stubborn clock at work - particularly if you're waiting for the weekend to begin.

But tomorrow you might be surprised by how quickly the day passes by.

For Friday, September, 15 is National 4pm Finish Day. Yep, you have read that correctly.

It turns out that Red Bull don't just give you wings, but also an excuse to skip out of the office an hour early.

The drinks brand devised the scheme in a bid to promote productivity and working smart rather than working long hours.

They believe that a 4pm finish benefits both the employer and the employee.

A spokesperson from Red Bull said: “#4pmFinish isn’t about slacking off, it’s about being more productive. It’s a day where we all head out of the office a bit earlier so we can do more of the things that are important to us after being more productive with our time in the office."

Not-so-subtely hint to your boss by tagging him or her in this post and while you wait for the thumbs up, here are some suggestions as to how to use that extra hour wisely...

Enjoy an afternoon tea

There's a thin line between the afternoon and early evening, but we believe that 4pm just about makes it.

Wind down for the weekend with a delicious, decadent afternoon tea .

Whether you fancy something boozy to wash down your finger sandwiches - or you fancy pointing your pinkie in prison - you deserve to be spoilt wherever you decide to go.

Get a round in

Look, you've worked hard and you've worked efficiently - it's time to get the drinks in.

Plus, the weekend has arrived early, and so you've got a lot to celebrate.

Whether you're partial to a cocktail , a beer , or maybe even a glass of fizz , there's plenty of choice across the country.

Plus, starting an hour early means that you get to buy a kebab and get into those comfy PJs an hour earlier. Win!

Splurge some cash in the shops

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We've all been there - manically stomping out on our precious lunch break to find smart/casual attire that is actually the right size and looks half decent.

But an extra hour means that you can beat closing time on all the shops in the city centre. In fact, you might even have time to try something on.

In fact, we know for a fact that the Next Autumn sale is coming up ...

And if you're economical, you could even fit in a coffee and cake before they shut up shop too.

Get some exercise

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Many of us like to play hard at the weekend and now we can do it guilt-free by using the extra hour to indulge in some exercise.

And if you don't like heading to the gym or running around the park then book into your local trampoline park (there are so many around now from Cardiff to Bridgend and Swansea to Merthyr) so you can have fun while you burn up the calories.

Treat yourself to dinner before the theatre

Going out to see a show is a real occasion.

However, this can often become incredibly stressful after trying to beat the bumper-to-bumper traffic home, wiggle out of your sweaty work get up into crisp outfit and get into your seat before the lights come up.

But now you have an extra precious hour to take your sweet time.

So why not fit in a pre theatre dinner ? Juboraj Big Windsor in Cardiff offer two courses for just £9.95.

Indulge yourself with a spa treatment

Get out in the fresh air

The nights are drawing in and so there's not much time left to enjoy getting out and about in the great outdoors post-work.

So use that extra time to yourself this Friday with a stroll around your local park, a trip to the beach or even a ramble in the countryside.

And if it's raining, just pull on those waterproofs...

Catch up on some great autumn telly

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You've been rushed off your feet all week and you have a busy weekend planned but now you at least have some extra time to catch up with that second episode of Doctor Foster which you missed or a couple of episodes of Corrie. So grab a cuppa and the biscuit tin and enjoy.

Get some zzz

Sleep is under-rated but take a little nap and you'll be feeling full of energy to make the most of the weekend ahead.

Where will you be spending your extra hour? Leave a comment below...