You look forward to the weekend like a blessing. But as soon as Friday night arrives, your long-awaited rest turns into a mini-nightmare. Yes, exactly: instead of recharging, we create a marathon of stress and fatigue for ourselves. Let’s look at six habits that ruin your weekend — and how to avoid them.
Sleeping Until Noon and Binge-Watching Series Until Dawn
No alarm clock — perfect. But if you sleep until 2 p.m. and then binge-watch series until sunrise, your body perceives it as a mini jet lag. The result? You struggle to fall asleep Sunday night and wake up Monday morning feeling exhausted. The perfect way to ruin your day before it even begins.
“Catching Up on Everything I Didn’t Do During the Week”
You think: “It’s the weekend, I have to get everything done!” — cleaning, shopping, visiting relatives, small repairs. Your brain is in shock. Helpful tip: split your weekend into a “do-nothing” day and a “tasks” day. One day for yourself, one day for responsibilities — and you’ll be surprised at how much better you feel.
Getting Glued to Your Phone
News, memes, vertical videos… It feels like rest, but the stress is the same as work. Try a Saturday morning offline: coffee, a book, a walk without headphones. Your brain finally gets a break, and you’ll truly enjoy the weekend.
Alcohol — Sleep’s Number One Enemy
A couple of beers or glasses of wine in the evening seem like a good idea. In reality, it causes dehydration, light sleep, and increased anxiety the next day. And if you overdo it — prepare to feel “post-apocalypse” on Monday morning.
Trying to Do Everything at Once
You want it all: sleep in, visit an exhibition, see friends, finish series, exercise, plan a romantic dinner. The result: not rest, but an obstacle course. True relaxation isn’t measured by the number of activities, but by their quality. Sometimes just lying down and staring at the ceiling is exactly what you need.
Panic About the Weekend Ending
Sunday afternoon — time for a low mood? Yes, this is the so-called “Sunday anxiety syndrome.” Your brain is already thinking about deadlines, emails, and meetings, and your mood drops. Simple advice: treat Sunday as part of the weekend, not as a prelude to Monday. A walk, sauna, series, meeting friends — let the weekend’s end be associated with pleasure, not stress.
