4. Take a Nap
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and inventor Thomas Edison are just two of the many famous people who swear by the “power nap.” In fact, napping at work is actually good for your productivity.
However, not all bosses are on board with it, so you may have to forgo a nap Monday through Friday. Plan on taking one on the weekends, just don’t spend all afternoon in bed. Short power naps of no longer than 20 minutes leave you feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to accomplish your personal to-do list, so you can focus on work come Monday.
5. Volunteer
The super successful find time to give back. Maybe you can’t Monday through Friday, but that’s OK. Look for places you can volunteer within your local community. It turns out that acts of altruism have tangible positive effects on the giver. Helping those in need helps you keep things in perspective. Studies have found that people who volunteer in their communities display increased growth and personal well-being.
The next time you decide to spend your weekend watching mindless TV, remember that time can be the stepping stone to the next breakthrough for yourself and your career.
