The weekend is the perfect
time to disconnect from the routine, however, not everyone knows how to make
the most of it. As much as you like your job and enjoy your time at the office,
you cannot deny that the week is exhausting and getting alive on Friday afternoon
is almost an extreme challenge.
Unfortunately, we cannot
add overtime to those days when we have 3 meetings in a row, an appointment
with the dentist and a company dinner. But what we can do is use some hours of
the weekend to relax and charge the batteries to arrive well prepared on the
dreaded Monday morning.
Since we know that from
Monday to Friday you hardly have time to think, we have decided to help you by
preparing a list of several tips to enjoy the perfect weekend and get to Monday
morning like new. Take note:
Make plans
There is nothing worse than
arriving home with a blank mind on Friday afternoon (and probably fuming all
the stress accumulated in the week). As sociable or active as you are,
tiredness will not allow you to be spontaneous and you will most likely end up
lying on the sofa watching some TV program that you are not even interested in.
Planning the weekend in advance empowers the imagination. Take advantage of
Sunday night to take a pencil and paper and put in writing what you would like
to do the following weekend, so when Friday afternoon arrives you will not have
to think but enjoy.
Stay away from the screens
You spend the whole week
glued to the screen of your computer, phone and tablet (sometimes even at the
same time!). Which means that when Friday night comes, you should try to get as
far away from them as possible. Unless you have planned to go to the movies
with your friends or your date :). With these exceptions aside, staying away
from the screens is not only good for the eyes but will help you get cooler at
the office on Monday morning.
Disconnect the alarm
Is there anything more
relaxing and enjoyable than sleeping after a long week of work? No!. But is
there anything worse than that moment when the alarm goes off on Monday at 6AM?
The answer is also no. Therefore, experts recommend continuing to wake up at
the same time as weekdays, so as not to drive the body crazy and, above all, to
be able to make the most of the rest day. But among us, turning off the alarm
on weekends is one of life’s greatest joys.
Practice your hobbies
Weekends are the perfect
time to relax enjoying your favorite hobbies. Practicing yoga is a super
recommended option because you will help to get your muscles ready for the new
week. Painting or photography are very good options to escape from reality for
a while and give free rein to your creativity. And speaking of creativity,
writing is also a hobby that helps to release accumulated stress. In fact, this
is the only case in which we recommend you approach your computer: either to
update your urban photography portfolio or to finally translate your passion
for design in your first fashion blog, for example.
Enjoy the outdoors
Since you have decided to
follow the advice of the professionals and get up early also on Saturday and
Sunday, it is time to go out and enjoy the fresh air. Whether it’s a walk in
the city, a little jogging in the park or a barbecue with your family or
friends, leaving home is the best, and healthiest, way to disconnect. You are
already spending too much time between the four walls of your office to be
locked up for the weekend as well.
Join the “Meal-Prep” trend
Good nutrition is key to
face a long day of work with energy. Our grandmothers already said it:
“eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor
man.” As always, the theory is very nice, but in practice, with our crazy
schedules, it is quite difficult to carry out a healthy meal plan. In recent
times, there is a trend that is becoming very popular online thanks to
“fitness addicts and healthy living.” This is the “Meal-Prep,“ a
practice that basically consists of taking advantage of a few hours of the
weekend and preparing all the lunches and dinners of the week. Try it and you
will notice how your quality of life and health increase. Also think that an
hour of cooking on Sundays will save you five days of headaches and junk food!
Catch up on the latest news
Let’s face it, during the
week we all flip through the newspaper but in reality we only have time to
check headlines and, at best, read our horoscope for the day. But that’s what
the weekend is for! Reserve an hour or two to catch up with those headlines
that caught your attention during the week but also with the latest trends in
design, cinema, fashion or food.
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