Weekends are created for relaxation, so that people can get distracted from work and do interesting things. However, many do not have time to enjoy their vacation. They will either sleep until noon, or forget to turn off the chats. As a result, they do not have time to fully rest.
Plan your weekend
You probably think planning is the opposite of relaxation. But don't think that when you wake up on Saturday morning, an endless stream of ideas will come to you.
Now think about how the weekend goes when you have not planned anything. Definitely, you lie in bed for a long time, then get up in a broken state, leaf through the feed, news, posters, hoping to find at least something suitable. When you are ready, you go for a walk in a terrible mood, because half a day, or maybe most of it, was wasted.
Start planning your weekend as early as Monday. The anticipation of joy will motivate you and cheer you up during difficult work hours. If you plan, then you will begin to write down all the ideas that you saw somewhere. You will have time to discuss all plans with your friends. And on Saturday, just go where you planned.
No clear plans
Of course, you need to plan your vacation, but not as much as work. At work, you plan everything clearly, relentlessly follow the schedule. On vacation, this is unacceptable. If something goes wrong, it will ruin your mood. Better make a rough plan. For example, if the weather is good, you will go on a picnic in the park; if the weather is bad, then arrange a movie screening at home with your family, or go to the cinema.
Unproductiveness
You've probably heard that the best rest is a change of vigorous activity. You end up lying on the couch watching a show and blaming yourself for not following this rule. But if you just want to spend the day doing nothing and it will bring you pleasure, then do so. Don't be afraid to be unproductive, you are resting.
Household chores for everyday life
You don't have to spend the entire Saturday cleaning. Better to postpone such a thing for a weekday. For example, take apart the closet on Wednesday. If you start doing this on a day off, you will find some thing and will consider it for a long time. On a weekday after work, you will do a short cleaning very quickly, you will not want to sit on the task for too long. There will be neither time nor energy.
All work from Monday
Modern technologies allow you to always be in touch. Therefore, turn off work chats for the weekend. It is possible that the boss will come up with an idea and he will write to you about it in the chat right on Saturday evening. Then all Sunday you will think about how to implement it. It turns out that the work week will start earlier for you than you would like. And the weekend will be spent thinking about work.
Mode
It seems that the weekend is the best time for a long nap. But the alarm should still be set. Of course, you can sleep a little longer, but don't stay in bed until noon. First, you will waste a lot of time, and secondly, you will have a headache and a broken state. Then, with the most ambitious plans, you will not want to go anywhere and do anything.
Active weekend
If you are an office worker and spend most of your time sitting, then outdoor activities are what you need. Go in for sports, go for a walk. Physical activity is good for your health and allows you to release the hormone of joy - endorphin. A great mood will help you realize all your plans, act quickly and spend time with benefit and pleasure.
Ritual
Come up with an interesting ritual that will set you up for relaxation. For example, some special breakfast, a walk with the dog in the park, where you rarely visit, yoga or rhythmic exercises. Anything that will give you a signal - it's time to switch to rest.
