1. Spend time with family and friends.

At the end of the day what matters most in life is our relationships. Successful people make sure to schedule precious time with family and friends.

Weekends are the ideal time to reconnect with our loved ones either by jumping on the phone (Facetime is a great option) to catch up or to make plans to see them in person.  We have so many options  these days to keep these bonds strong.

2. Reboot and Recharge

Successful people unplug to recharge their battery. Going part of the weekend without checking email or social media frees up the mind from too much over thinking or stress.

A few hours of complete disconnection opens up the door for self reflection as well. It’s a good time to check in and ask the following:

• Am I focused on what is most important in my life?
• What areas do I want to grow in?
• Where am I self sabotaging myself?
• How am I showing up everyday- Am I being my most authentic, best self?
• Where in my life am I playing small?
• What areas of my life require more attention?
• What am I sweeping under the rug and neglecting in my life (aka, my blind spots)?
• What truly brings me joy?
• Have I been nurturing and kind to myself lately?
• Who have I been neglecting?
• How can I bring more value to others in my life?

It can be helpful to write down a few answers to these questions in a journal to invite in a full broad range perspective on them. Once Monday rolls around again a level of clarity and balance will set a renewed, positive tone for the week ahead.

3.  Exercise

Successful people take time during their weekends to exercise. Often it can be difficult to get it all in during the week and it’s less likely to make excuses on a non official workday.

Going for a walk in the park, or riding your bike around your neighborhood can spark new ideas in all sorts of ways. My juices get flowing whenever I’m taking  an indoor cycling class. Another friend of mind gets her strongest creative downloads while running. The body’s endorphins are charged up and the mind is stimulated in a very difficult way then sitting at one’s desk working.

Here are a few ideas:

• Explore new parks or neighborhoods with a friend you want to spend more time with.
• Sign up for ClassPass (free for the first month) and try different gyms, yoga studies, or exercise routines.
• Dance; Turn on Spotify and dance like no-one is watching and if they are it’s only because they wish they were doing it too.
• Get a rebounder. Jumping on a rebounder gives your energy a boost in less than 3 minutes
• Dust off your tennis racket and go hit a few balls around.
• Join a running club and sign up for a race. It’s exercise and inspiration all rolled up into one.
• Go for a swim. Yes, that means putting on a bathing suit and if that’s out of your comfort zone then definitely do it.

4.  Volunteer

Successful people focus on giving, serving and making a difference. It’s a great way to switch up the mind focus on your own needs to the needs of others in a beautiful and unselfish kind of way. It’s another way to look at the world differently and gain a well rounded perspective on life. I know a successful business owner who participates in fundraising events who emphasizes the benefits of building deeper relationships with other philanthropic minded people. She says “It’s a win win for everyone.”

5.  De-clutter and Organization Time

Successful people know the benefits of being organized. Time is the most precious commodity we have and we live in a face paced world. When things are tidy, orderly and in their proper place time won’t be wasted looking for what you need when you need it.

Where to start :

• Grab a few things out of your closet over the weekend and donate them to Goodwill.
• Clean out one junk drawer and neatly put things back in an orderly fashion.
• Empty out your email box and set up email folders.
• Clean out your car.
• Back up your electronics and organize your photos by creating and labeling photo albums.

6.  Self Care

Successful people take personal time for themselves over the weekend.  Self care is recognizing you are deserving and worthy of investing time in yourself. It’s the most important way to access your personal power unapologetically. Looking at the big picture, success can only be sustained if you don’t get frazzled or burnt out. To achieve big goals one must have enough fuel in the gas tank to energize them at the highest level.