02/13/2022
Weekends go by too quick. We hear it over and over on Mondays, and while everyone may feel it, you really feel it when you are burnt out. So how can you maximize re-filling your cup during the short 48 hours you have on the weekends?
1. Have a plan for your weekend. This small action allows you to focus on unwinding and relaxing rather than experiencing additional stress trying to make a plan. Even if you want to do nothing, knowing you are doing exactly what you wanted to, will be incredibly satisfying.
2. Get outside. Fresh air, sunshine, being outside is just good for you. Enjoy sitting outside or climb a mountain, whatever suits you, but recognize that this change can be especially critical for those of us inside on zooms all week. Amazing how a change of scenery changes your thoughts and feelings.
3. Set aside time for self-care. Maybe you can only find 2 minutes a day during the work week, but the weekend is your time, so find a way to invest more on the weekends. Self-care takes so many forms – exercise, meditations, hobbies, cooking a thoughtful, planned out meal.
4. Be purposeful on your company. Look at the people around you on the weekends. Are they encouraging? Are they supporting you? Do you feel good when you are around them? This is your time, so choose wisely with whom you share this valuable time.
5. Put the screens away. We spend hours a day whether on a computer or scrolling social media, taking in so much information, and putting the screens away allows you to explore your space rather than other people’s lives or demands.
Creating new habits for the weekend will change how you walk into Monday. I’ve seen it so many times, and I bet you have too. Bonus tip: These investments in you don’t have to wait until the weekend 😉