Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert, talks about What Successful People Do During Weekends in her book, "What successful People Do Before Breakfast".
Flex Different Skills
Weekends should feel different from normal weekdays. One way of doing this is to make a rotation of your hobbies which you're probably too busy to do during weekdays. For example, celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson plays soccer. Doing different things allows your mind and body to recover from the stresses of a typical weekday.
Plan It Out
In a world where there are a lot of distractions, having no dedicated weekend plan just leaves you watching TV or stuck in the computer. You don't need to plan it out by the minute, just make sure the major ones are there.
Something Fun During Sunday Nights
Do something different apart from the typical sunday night blues. Having some sort of anticipation extends your weekend which can lead you to be more focused on the next one to come. You could have a traditional big dinner with your friends and family, sign up for a yoga class, or better yet volunteer to serve meals for the less fortunate.
Maximize Mornings
Mornings during weekends are usually the most time spent wasted. You can clean your children's toys, do the laundry, or if you're willing to, you can join a marathon.
Nap Time
Yes, it's not just for toddlers. Encouraging your whole family to have a power nap during mid-to-late afternoon let's your body rest from your schedule.
Cut Down on Tech
Putting your phone, tablet, or PC down is actually good for your brain. Time spent apart from these gadgets removes much of some stress from work which creates more space for other recreational things. Encouraging your family to do so as well. This will make you and your family more focused and dedicated to the activity you're doing. If you really need to do some work in the weekends, make sure you do it at a particular time and at a definite duration rather than just scanning through your phone every 15 minutes.
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