Ten Ways To De-Stress On The Weekends

Weekends are supposed to refill your energy, not just become a shorter version of your hectic weekdays you know?

But a few small, intentional habits can help your mind and body actually switch off, so Monday doesn't feel like a crash landing.

A few of our fav ones are:

1. LAZY MORNINGS FTW
   Give yourself at least one day with no alarm and no rushed to-do list so your body can reset naturally.

2. NO PHONES. NOPE.
   Keep your phone away for the first 60 minutes with no emails, no social media. Just water, light stretching and quiet time.

3. VITAMIN D IS A VERY REAL GAMECHANGER
   A short walk in your lane, a park visit or terrace time in the sun can lift your mood and lower stress hormones.

4. GET THAT SEROTONIN GIRL
   Light Yoga, a dance session in your room or a relaxed bike ride instead of intense, punishing workouts can feel surprisingly liberating.

5. CLEAN-UP BUT CALMER
   Put on music and clean a drawer, rearrange a shelf, or water your plants. Remember, its the small, doable tasks that bring a sense of calm control.

6. PLANS WITHOUT ALL THE PLANNING
   Meet a friend or family member with no agenda except catching up. No fancy, big plans. Meeting for just simple connection has become highly underrated. 

7. CREATE CREATE CREATE
   Paint, cook a new recipe, journal or knit your own scarf. Creating something with your hands physically triggers a deep sense of achievement and satisfaction. 

8. NATURE GENUINELY HEALS
   Pick a cut-off time for screens and switch to books, board games or music after that. Or sing a soft song as you sit by the window looking out into the sunset (all poetic style).

9. INDULGE WITHOUT SHAME
   A long shower, hair oiling or a DIY spa night signals your nervous system that it is safe to relax and let go of all the stress you had been holding in your body.

10. PUT THE CAP(E) ON AGAIN
    Instead of an intense to-do list, write basic 3 priorities for the coming week so your mind feels organised, not overwhelmed.

Even if you only pick three or four of these each weekend, that little pocket of calm can make the whole week feel lighter and more manageable.

And really, it's not about running to try and adapt to made-up de-stressing lists, its about finding out what actually relaxes you and indulging in it. That's what true self-care is all about.