Ten things to do on weekends to make your Monday more productive

How was your Monday this week? Would you like to make next Monday better? Then check out this article from Quartz and start this weekend!

Many people think that working more hours on the job will help them get ahead.

The study found that productivity per hour declines sharply when the workweek exceeds 50 hours, and productivity drops off so much after 55 hours that there’s no point in working any more. That’s right, people who work as much as 70 hours (or more) per week actually get the same amount done as people who work 55 hours.

What can you do instead?

Smart people know the importance of shifting gears on the weekend to relaxing and rejuvenating activities. They use their weekends to create a better week ahead.

This is easier said than done, so here’s some help. The following are some things that you can do to find balance on the weekend and come into work at 110% on Monday morning.

Check out these tips:

1. Disconnect.
2. Minimize chores.
3. Exercise.
4. Reflect.
5. Pursue a passion.
6. Spend quality time with family.
7. Schedule micro-adventures
8. Wake up at the same time.
9. Designate mornings as me time.
10. Prepare for the upcoming week.         

Some of these may seem difficult or impossible, such as number 2. If you can't do your chores on the weekend, then when will you do them? You'll have to read the article to find out.

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