When it comes time for the weekend, will you be stuck inside doing chores like laundry or cleaning the toilet, or will you take this weekend to relax? These are some ideas that will help you really spend some time with reflection and introspection to relax and recuperate from your hectic workweek.
Morning Activities
Don’t Rush
Awaken at your own rate in the morning. There’s no alarm clock to blare you out of bed on the weekend. Let your body set the pace for the entire weekend.
Lists and Projects
Before your weekend begins, sit down with a piece of paper to detail what your weekend should look like. Don’t let the to-do list become a burden, but give yourself some great things to relax you.
Coffee on the Porch
It can be incredibly relaxing to sit outside with your first cup of coffee of the day. You can revel in the silence of your neighborhood and watch it awaken.
Gardening
If you have a garden, head out there to dig in the dirt. There’s nothing like kneeling in the dirt among things you’ve grown. Bring some flowers or greenery inside to take that feeling with you.
Afternoon Activities
House Cleaning
Don’t do this yourself. This is your weekend to relax. Instead, hire a cleaner to come in and treat you to a clean house that you didn’t have to do yourself.
Food Delivery
The best part of relaxing is not cleaning or doing chores, but you have to eat. You can avoid this chore if you don’t like to cook. Have something you’ve never tried before, and have it delivered directly to your door.
Walking
You can stroll around your neighborhood or close by at the local park or monument. Take a book and spend some time alternating between reading and people watching.
Bike Riding
If you don’t have a bike, borrow one from a friend prior to the weekend. Take a trip to an area in your own city that you’ve never experienced before. You’d be surprised what you can find when you’re not driving in your car.
Nighttime Activities
Spa-Time
When you were walking out around, pick up some salon or spa accessories. Take a hot bubble bath, give yourself a pedicure or delight in a natural facial mask. Before hopping in the bath, leave your favorite body lotion in a warm place. It’ll feel like heaven when you get out of the bath.
Reading Time
You might always be complaining that you don’t have time to read. This is your chance to lose yourself in a book. Choose a beach read or a classic you’ve been wanting to read for some time. Make sure you curl yourself into your favorite chair, so you don’t have to move for hours.
Lighting
Whether it’s candlelight or fire, being outside in the backyard at night can feel like a romantic location even when you’re by yourself. Make your own fire pit by digging a hole and lining it with stones. Most likely it’ll only take a few minutes to have a roaring fire that will make you feel like you’re camping.
Massage Therapy
There are massage therapists who make house calls. While it might cost a bit of money, you’ll never be as relaxed as you are after a massage.
You might have to plan your relaxing weekend at home, but it’s worth it when you’ll go back to work refreshed and energized. In fact, you may decide to give yourself one more day of relaxation.