How Successful People Spend A Long Weekend

how should you spend your long weekend?

If you're not sure how to make the most of the next few days, here are 8 things successful people do before and over long weekends:

Before the long weekend,

1. They plan their long weekend before it begins

Many successful people plan out their activities for the holiday weekend well in advance so that they are not drawn into the temptation of working.

2. They prepare at work

This includes saying proper goodbyes to colleagues, cleaning up their office, finishing any pressing tasks, and creating a clear plan of action for when they return to the office so they can hit the ground running.

Over the long weekend,

1. They set technology guidelines

Successful people set email and phone rules for themselves and the people they work with, so that people understand when, if at all, they will be available to respond or pick up.

2. They do a little bit of nothing

Don't feel bad about spending an afternoon (or two) watching television, reading a magazine, or visiting your favorite café. With the breakneck pace of business all week long, many successful people do plan — but sometimes those plans include a little bit of nothing.

3. They spend time with family and friends

During the week, it's hard to give focused attention to those you care about. A three-day weekend lets you schedule this critical quality time.

4. They exercise

Successful people understand how important exercise is to their physical and mental health — so they don't get lazy and skip their workouts over holiday weekends.

5. They do charity work

Many successful people also use their spare time for charity work.

6. They do their hobbies

They use the time for other non-professional hobbies such as hiking, painting, walking around, reading, swimming. They implement their hobbies that they could not find time for during working days.

7. They don't think about work

They don't enter into thoughts about work that they have to do or done or not done yet. Although it is difficult, successful people are able to strictly limit their work and rest time. They tend to be active during work and also when they are resting.

8. They get outdoors and enjoy nature

A long weekend is the perfect time to get outside and breathe fresh air, especially after being relatively sequestered inside all week.

Ref: 17 things successful people do over long weekends