Take a Break, Seriously.

How many days off have you spent doing absolutely nothing? Sometimes that may be exactly what you need! While other times spending time doing activities and ticking off boxes in your personal to-do list might be more beneficial to recharge and help you get ready for another work week. Here are a few ideas to revitalise your energy:

Get Up and Move

Exercising seems counterintuitive if the goal is to rest, but it’s good for the mind and the body. Your exercise routine doesn’t have to be a strenuous HIIT workout or the latest fitness trend. Simply taking a walk outside can help clear your mind or reduce stress levels due to the release of endorphins, one of the ‘happy’ hormones.

Surround Yourself with Loved Ones

Some people recharge by being around others, so schedule that get-together with the fam and have a lovely picnic outside or stay in for a movie marathon or a game night. It’s always great to be surrounded by people who are supportive of you, as this boosts confidence and releases those happy hormones.

Carve Out Some Me Time

Recharge your social battery by spending a quiet and relaxing weekend in the comfort of your own home. Grab that book you’ve always wanted to read, order some food or even better, learn to cook that dish you love eating. You may also want to meditate or have a nice long bath. Doing these small things that make you smile will feel rewarding at the end of the day.

Plan a Proper Holiday

If you intend on using your annual leave, then it would be better to have a plan. Planning out how you will use your vacation time will get you more excited about engaging with the activities you had in mind and give you enough time to put in your leave request.?

Tick Off Boxes in Your To-Do List

It’s always tempting to put personal tasks off when all you want to do is rest. But sometimes, these personal errands are unavoidable, so it’s best you do them one at a time. Create a to-do list, write them down or use an app, whichever is best for you. Ticking off the items you’ve written down one by one will help you feel accomplished. Try to avoid multi-tasking as this may lead to not finishing anything at all.

Start a Hobby

Many people engaged in their old hobbies, and some found new ones due to the state of the world in the last couple of years. Some learned how to make bread, while others took up gardening. As the world adapts to the changes post-pandemic, it doesn’t mean that you must get back on the grind and put your hobbies on hold. Taking 30 minutes out of your day to do what you love is gratifying. So, get up and sign up for that dance class, learn a new language, or learn to cook. Whatever it is that your heart desires, spend at least 30 minutes to an hour on it.

It’s easy to get caught up with the sometimes-hectic world of work, but having a purposeful day off can help you get recharged and ready for another busy work week. The hustle culture taught us to continue grinding every day, leaving days off for sleeping and little room for personal activities that benefit both physical and mental health. We don’t live to work; instead, we should work to live.