“But it’ s just 48 hours, ” I hear you say . The weekend . Indeed , between the time we skip and hop out of work screaming “TGIF!” inside and the time we shuffle into the office , double espresso in a take-away cup , eyes glazed with sleep , there are only 48 precious hours . And if you fail to plan , it is easy to see those few hours slipping away . However , with some careful planning and management , it is possible to super -size your weekend .
Wake up early
You must be wondering what sort of madness I am propagating. After all , weekends are for lie- ins and brunches , right? Fair enough , you don’ t have to wake up at the crack of dawn but imagine waking up an hour or two earlier than you normally would – that means a couple of more extra hours you get to enjoy your two days off. Even better , if you spend those extra hours doing something good for you: going for a quick run or spending half an hour in bed catching up on your reading .

Do something different
It’s not often the amount of free time we have but what we do with it that makes us feel like we are constantly short of time . If like your working week , your weekend is also a routine , that stuck -in -a - rut feeling will make the hours go by without you realising and before you know it, it’s Sunday evening . You may be wondering what you can do that ’s different – after all , it’s easy to run out of options fast . Start with baby steps though: A visit to a part of town you haven ’t been to for a while or an evening at the cinema if you’re the ‘Netflix and chill ’ kind is enough to make a difference .

Get out of the house
Are you familiar with the Sunday evening restlessness and cabin fever that set in at the end of a weekend spent indoors ? However , getting out of the house even for just half an hour will ensure you get some fresh air . Besides , nothing better to remind us that there is more to life than the rat race we often find ourselves in is to take in the wondrous world around us . What better way to magically extend our hours?

Schedule some me time
The weekend , when you are away from the hustle and bustle of the working week , is the perfect time to schedule some me time. Think of this as a primer for a new week regardless of what that me- time constitutes . Whether you want choose to spend time reading , or learning to code , or treating yourself to a spa treatment , that one special hour of me time will go a long way in super sizing your weekend and supercharging your batteries .

Spend time with friends and family
While some me -time is great , time with friends and family go a long way in preserving your sanity . Even if you spend an afternoon catching up with friends, or Sunday lunch with family, a little socialising will lift up your spirits and help you make the most of your weekend. Plus , family is always the best antidote to the weariness the week days bring .

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