Being able to relax and unwind after a busy or stressful week can benefit both your physical and mental health – whether you are a junior-level employee or running your own business. This is because it encourages you to leave workplace stresses behind and make yourself a priority for a change. While you may be passionate about your work and want to dedicate a lot of your time to it – having time away from your desk can also drastically improve your workplace performance. 

Therefore, no matter how many deadlines you may be dealing with at work, it’s important that you clock off on time – and make the most of your weekend – whether you plan to catch up with friends or simply catch up on your sleep.

Here are just four fun ways in which you can unwind this weekend! 

• Start Gardening.  Believe it or not, gardening has many surprising benefits. For example, it can be a great way to relieve stress and anxiety because it encourages you to pour your energy into something different than your work. Furthermore, you literally get to watch your hard work grow and flourish before your eyes – which can give you a great sense of satisfaction. Therefore, if you’re looking to unwind this weekend, why not start by trying your hand at a bit of gardening? If you don’t have a garden, there are plenty of plants you can grow inside your home.  

• Go to an Escape Room. While some people unwind by sitting in front of the television or lounging around, others prefer to participate in something that makes them think or is a little more challenging. This way, you are suitably distracted from whatever is happening at work. Therefore, if you’re looking to give your brain a workout this weekend, heading to an escape room can be a great example of a fun thing to do. 

• Return to an old hobby.  As we get older, we often leave behind many activities that brought us joy in our youth – likely because we simply do not have as much free time as we once had. However, even as a one-off, returning to an old hobby is a great way to unwind. This is because it reminds you of a happier or simpler time, which can greatly impact your mood and energy. For example, you could grab some paintbrushes and try your hand at arts and crafts, or even play a game of hiding and seek with your family. You’d be surprised about how much fun your old childhood games can be when playing as an adult. 

• Do absolutely nothing. Giving yourself the freedom to do absolutely nothing at all is a great way in which you can unwind this weekend. This is because we are encouraged to be on the go 24/7 or told that being unproductive is lazy – when this is simply not the case. Sometimes, you simply need to sit back and relax to refresh your mind and start the week with a positive mindset.
• Play Video Games – Another way that you can unwind is by playing video games. There are lots of different types of video games to choose from. For instance, you could try online shooting games. These can be great for relieving tension while also providing you a chance to hone your strategy planning skills. You can also join an active and lively community, even joining a team to compete in large tournaments.