Weekends. They’re the focus of the week, aren’t they? As soon as Monday rolls around, you hold your breath until you clock out on Friday. Finally, you can kick back, chill out, and spend time doing something of your choice. For parents, that feeling is even stronger. This is, after all, your one chance to spend two full days with your kiddie-winks.
Sometimes, though, weekends become a source of stress. That’s especially the case at this time of year. January may be gone, but winter’s not over yet. As such, it’s not unusual for the rain or the cold to keep us from going anywhere. After spending a week in the office, the last thing you want is staying cooped in the house. Soon, you start to dread those blessed days off because they just leave you feeling so…flat.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. Even when the weather threatens to ruin things, you can make your weekends worthwhile. Here are a few of the ways how.
Tackle a project
We’ve all got that list of projects we one day hope to tackle. Yet, when the weekends get us down, we often sit back and do nothing much. But, that’s bound to leave you feeling a little stale. Instead, turn to those projects and get started. If you’re determined to chill out, do these on Saturday, and watch films on Sunday. We’re not saying you have to take on significant DIY projects, though that could be an option. But, even taking on the task of learning a new skill could work here. Always wanted to knit? Spend your Saturday mastering the craft. Do you fancy learning a new language? Sit back and make it happen. This will give your time focus, and help you appreciate the time you do get to relax.
Sometimes, though, weekends become a source of stress. That’s especially the case at this time of year. January may be gone, but winter’s not over yet. As such, it’s not unusual for the rain or the cold to keep us from going anywhere. After spending a week in the office, the last thing you want is staying cooped in the house. Soon, you start to dread those blessed days off because they just leave you feeling so…flat.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. Even when the weather threatens to ruin things, you can make your weekends worthwhile. Here are a few of the ways how.
Tackle a project
We’ve all got that list of projects we one day hope to tackle. Yet, when the weekends get us down, we often sit back and do nothing much. But, that’s bound to leave you feeling a little stale. Instead, turn to those projects and get started. If you’re determined to chill out, do these on Saturday, and watch films on Sunday. We’re not saying you have to take on significant DIY projects, though that could be an option. But, even taking on the task of learning a new skill could work here. Always wanted to knit? Spend your Saturday mastering the craft. Do you fancy learning a new language? Sit back and make it happen. This will give your time focus, and help you appreciate the time you do get to relax.
Find weather friendly activities
It’s also important to note that you can still get out and about when the weather threatens to ruin things. Do a quick search for indoor, weather friendly options. Simply doing a searching for ‘things to do near me should bring up plenty of possible activities. If you’re sheltering from the rain, nothing’s stopping you from going to see a play or signing up for a day course. Select the right thing, and this could be fun for all the family.
Stay local
Of course, you don’t even need to embark on extreme weekend activities. Often, getting out for a few hours will help you shake off the week. If the weather’s looking terrible and you can’t find anything else, drive somewhere for lunch, or head into town for a drink. Just spending a few hours in a new environment will have a rejuvenating effect. Sure, it could get a little repetitive if you do it every weekend. But, this could be the ideal thing to tide you over until the weather starts to turn. It may not feel like it now, but it won’t be too much longer!
*collaborative post
