What you should do this weekend: nothing!
A few days ago I wrote about making a great to-do list. This weekend (or the next) here’s what should be on your tasklist:
Nothing.
That’s right, nothing.
You probably spend all week pimping your work that by the end of the week you probably feel overworked and overpimped (that sounds nasty). One day each week, you should actually plan for a break. An entire day that doesn’t involve the following:
- working
- compulsively checking and replying to email
- planning
- networking
- TV marathons
- fast food
If you’re the productive workaholic, this probably sounds impossible to you. “But what will I do all day?!” Well, here are a few ideas:
- turn off your cellphone
- go for a walk
- catch up with an old friend
- go back to a hobby you’ve abandoned/forgotten
- cook your own meals at home
- you can watch good movies or shows, but don’t run an entire marathon - your eyes need rest
- call some relatives (that is, if you don’t already hate them)
- read a book
- meditate
- do some gardening
- sleep
Personally, I juggle work, school, and my personal life all week. Every once in a while, I spend an entire day just sleeping, watching a good movie, or going back to an old hobby. Doing this once every weekend will be quite refreshing, and you’ll start the following week feeling renewed. I know that some of you might have a hard time getting an entire free day, so here are some alternatives:
- instead of a Do Nothing Day, try a half-day
- spend 2 hours every workday as your Do Nothing Time
Sometimes, all it takes is a little break to prevent overworking insanity.
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