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Make Your Weekend Relaxing!

The weekend is the most precious time for most people. That is when they get to unwind and get rid of the stress that they have accumulated all over the week. But how many people actually make use of those two days? We give you some tips to make your weekend a relaxing one!

  • Catch up on your sleep- The week is characterized by early mornings and late nights, leaving us sleep deprived and in the bargain, stressed out. So on the weekends, let go of your guilt and sleep in late or crash to bed much earlier than usual. More than anything, you need that sleep to get you through the next week.
    Weekend Relaxing
  • Keep your gadgets away- Somehow or another, work finds you even on your weekends. Either through your blackberry or through your laptop. Make a deal with yourself and stay away from the gadgets. You deserve a full fledged holiday on the weekend to unwind yourself! Of course gadgets can also help you relax, but make sure you use your devices purely for entertainment!
  • Invest time in your hobby- All of us love doing something, that is personal and a task that helps us feel peaceful and content. Be it painting, writing, gardening or dancing, make sure to devote some time on the weekend for your hobby. After all, a hobby is an extension of yourself! This will make you fresh for whole week.
  • Plan a get together- The most relaxing time in a person's life is when it is spent with your friends or family. The weekend is the best time to plan a reunion with friends or a family get together in a resort, or club house and unwind with the people you care about most. This will not only bring all of you close but, will help you to unwind.
  • Enjoy some physical activity- Exercising can be something we all shun, but it doesn't have to be as boring as it is made out. Join a dance class with a few pals or cycle to a nearby park, or just catch up on a game of tennis or badminton. This physical activity will make you feel very good about yourself!
  • Join a group- Join a community team works group or an interest hobby group in your city. Such groups are becoming increasingly popular amongst people because you get to socialize with a like minded crowd and meet people with interesting backgrounds. Sometimes these networking opportunities even help professionally!

We all love the weekend, but we must make sure we don't let it slip by without making the most from it! So plan your weekends and you'll realize how much it benefits you!

Story first published: Friday, June 15, 2012, 11:52 [IST]
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