That feeling of walking out of the office on Friday afternoon is something that everyone looks forward to.  Though the weekend is most often a time to relax it may be who of you to consider different activities that could promote higher productivity and overall more success in the upcoming work week.  These activities may include:

1. Make time for your family and friends.

Having meaningful interactions with those we care about increases our overall outlook as well as positivity.   This in return results in more productivity in the work place.  So call a friend who you haven’t talked to in a while or make time to go to lunch with your mom.  These little things will make you feel good as a person and at work.

2. Exercise.

Let’s face it working out during the week always seems to be a challenge.  Either you have to wake up even earlier and hit the gym or try and motivate yourself to go after work when you are really just thinking about the commute home and what you are planning to have for dinner.  Regardless, for many exercising during the week always seems to be pushed to back burner.  Using the free time that the weekend often provides to exercise can increase your endorphins making your brain and your body feel good, allows you to focus on one activity to help clear your head and often increases your likelihood of a better night’s sleep.

3. Get Creative.

Using the creative side of your brain doesn’t have to just be a part of your weekly work day.  In fact when using creativity to do simple tasks such as organizing your closet can make you feel good as well as boost your creativity for the upcoming work week.

4. Sleep.

We all know that it is recommended that we get 7-8 hours of sleep per night.  But often times due to a busy schedule, stress etc. during the week this does not always occur.  Use the weekend to catch up on the lost hours and give your body a chance to recharge for the busy week ahead.

These four activities will make you feel good after a stressful week but also prepare you for the one ahead, happy weekend!