Friday is here! It is time to plan your weekend to recharge and power up.
There are many ideas on a strict budget; you can do it during your days off.
Go Exercise.
Run, walk, hike, swim, dance or something else! Turn on your iPod and start doing your exercise. It s really cool and it helps to relieve all your stress. In addition, there are many community football, cricket, baseball or basketball teams you can join. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet new people whilst working out, you can join a hiking group if you like – (www.hongkonghikers.org), running clubs (HKTrailRunners), etc.
Have a friend or family gathering when you are feeling down or having a stressful time; it is important to spend time with your friends and family. Organizing a potluck party or drinking party is a good idea, you can cook and share with your beloved friends to enjoy the relaxing moment. Or perhaps, go picnic with your children, and have some fun playing football and go on bike rides which are also a great option for weekends too.
Watch Movie / Read Book
Reading books and watching movies are great ways to relax and while your time, you can enjoy the story which may inspire you through your book and movies too. Go to your local library or cinema to fulfill your weekend. There are many movie options in Google Play and iTunes at an affordable price which u can share with your friends and family, remember to prepare popcorn and snack for it.
Do Volunteer Work
Volunteering is another retreat and healing for your soul, it helps you reduce stress, provide a sense of purpose and increase self-confidence. In addition, it is very meaningful to contribute to your community and connect with different people; you can make new friends, expand your network and boost your social skills.
Join Classes (Cooking / Painting / DIY)
Joining extra curriculum classes with your friends as a hobby to discover your hidden talents in cooking, painting and DIY workshop is another great way to spend your weekends! You can share the happiness with your friends and expand your social group.
Take a spa with music at home
There are many suggestions that may not necessarily cost you anything, it just costs time. Since you seldom have time to relax during the weekdays, you can enjoy a wonderful spa at home without spending money. Fill up a tub with warm water and add bath or sea salt, strip down, get in and relax, you could do it with a bottle of wine/Champaign, a book with music.
Photo shooting in countryside / Read your photo album
Spending time in the countryside has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels! It helps you find clarity, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Keeping your photographs and document them helps to keep your journey through life in memory. Taking a photo for your friends and family to capture and retain every wonderful moment. Photography is a wonderful stress reliever when your mind focuses on nature such as a petal of a flower, butterfly, majestic mountains and boundless ocean. It brings joy and peace to you mind body and soul!
Most importantly is doing something out of your routine.
