4 ways to actually enjoy your weekend.

Let’s be real: Some weeks feel like they’ve lasted 84 years. You’ve been in meetings, running errands, answering texts you didn’t have the energy for, and just doing the most. And by Friday? You’re a shell of a person who just wants snacks and silence.

So, here’s your little reminder that the weekend isn’t just a time to catch up on laundry or stress about Monday, it’s also your time to feel like a human again.
Here are 4 ways to help you do just that:

1. Romanticize the hell out of your morning.

Slow mornings are the ultimate act of rebellion in a world that loves urgency.
Sleep in a bit. Light a scented candle. Put on some Addison Rae. Make your favorite breakfast. Drink your coffee slowly, like you’re in a film set in Italy.
Put on a playlist that makes you feel like the main character and pretend you don’t have a single worry in the world, just for an hour or two.

2. Do something fun with zero productivity attached.

You don’t need to “earn” rest or joy. Pick something that makes you happy and do it just because.
A cute farmer’s market stroll. A spontaneous drive. An art class. A Pilates session you barely get through but feel cute doing anyway.
The goal is to do something that feels like you, not just something that looks good on your calendar.

3. Disconnect to reconnect.

Yes, I’m talking about a little break from your phone (even if it’s just for a few hours).
Put it on Do Not Disturb. Go outside. Be with the people you love, or be alone with your thoughts (they’re not always as scary as we think).
Go touch some grass, take a walk, breathe in the air like it’s your first time on Earth. Nature really is free therapy.

4. Check in with yourself, gently.

Use part of your weekend to ask yourself how you’re really doing.
Not in a pressure-filled, “let’s fix everything” way, just a little mental check-in. Journaling, reading, reflecting, maybe even planning your week softly if that helps calm your brain.
Give yourself space to feel whatever you need to feel, and remind yourself that you’re doing your best. Because you are.

You don’t need a 3-day vacation to reset.
Sometimes, all it takes is a weekend filled with intention, the kind where you take your power back, even in small ways.
So go ahead: do less, laugh more, and don’t check your emails unless the building’s on fire.

You deserve peace. And a pastry. Preferably both.