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Friday Reset: 5 Tips to Get You Ready for a Relaxing Weekend

By: Isabella Da Silva Sodre January 30, 2025

There’s no better feeling than relaxing over the weekend after a busy work week. But while weekends should offer a recharge from chaotic days, chores and errands often prevent us from fully resting. To maximize your downtime and avoid feeling more tired on Mondays than Fridays, it's crucial to prioritize relaxation and self-care. Here are 5 tips to help you maximize your downtime and truly unwind.

1. Rethink Your Week

As adults, we often leave all of our weekly chores for the weekends: deep cleaning, laundry, running errands, grocery shopping, and the list goes on. Doing so much in the span of two days may feel overwhelming and cause us to think we don’t have enough time to complete everything, which can prevent us from relaxing.

Start your weekend right by splitting your chores throughout the week. Use some of your weeknights to tackle chores you’d only do on Saturday and Sunday. Whether it’s paying bills ahead of time, cleaning, or doing the laundry, it is up to you and your routine. But splitting up chores helps you check off your entire to-do list little by little instead of overwhelming yourself with the feeling of having to accomplish everything in two days.

Freeing up your weekend allows you to prioritize activities that bring joy and relaxation. Instead of getting overwhelmed with chores, you can explore new hobbies, exercise, read, or connect with loved ones. By indulging in activities you don't normally have time for during the week, you'll feel both refreshed and accomplished. This mindful approach helps you stay present and engaged while minimizing stress about the upcoming work week.

2. Have a Spa Day

After working for five days a week, why not finalize your tiring schedule by doing something nice for yourself? Take the time to take care and destress by having a spa night on Friday nights.

Start with a warm, soothing bath infused with Epsom salt—a mineral blend of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen [1]. When absorbed through the skin, Epsom salt helps ease stress and promotes restful sleep by boosting magnesium levels, which play a key role in producing neurotransmitters that calm the mind and reduce tension [2].

Plus, you can use essential oils to enhance the relaxing atmosphere of the bath. For example, you can add a few drops of Cosy House’s Relaxation Blend to an oil diffuser while relaxing in the bath; the calming aromas can soothe the ambiance and make the experience more enjoyable.

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Elevate your self-care routine with a soothing face mask or a relaxing skincare ritual to unwind and recharge. These simple acts not only help you care for your skin but also provide a moment to de-stress and recover from a demanding week. During busy work nights, it’s easy to forget the importance of nurturing yourself, but prioritizing these small, mindful activities can have a profound impact on your well-being.

Having your own spa day right at home is a perfect way to reward yourself for the hard work you’ve put in all week and step into the weekend feeling refreshed and at peace.

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3. Go For a Walk

Another way to maximize your relaxation time is to go outside for walks. You don’t have to do intense exercises unless that’s your preference, but moving your body a little can have many benefits—one of which is lowering your stress levels! [4] This is the perfect time to create a healthy habit, especially if you feel super tired throughout the week and don’t exercise because of that.

Going out for a walk over the weekends is a healthy habit you can adopt in your routine to help you make the most of your time off. Not only will it improve your overall health, but it will help you stay relaxed before facing another week of work.

You can also have a friend, family, or pet tag along with you, so you’re also spending time with people who make you happy while working on your well-being and health. The best part? You can walk anywhere you’d like, which is also the perfect opportunity to explore new places in the city you live in.

4. Prioritize Downtime

Once Friday rolls around and you’re at home, it is time to completely clock out of work. Allow yourself to relax by not thinking about the meetings and calls you’ll have in the next week. The weekend is your time to recharge your energy for the week ahead—take this time for a mental break.

It’s okay not to overbook your weekend schedule with activities. You can use your days off to unwind! Catch up on missed episodes of the show you started but forgot to continue, read a few chapters of the new book you’ve been wanting to read, or just take it easy and do nothing for a few hours. This is your time to focus on your relaxation and prioritize your decompression before the beginning of the week.

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5. Catch Up on Lost Sleep

If the work week stress keeps you from falling asleep easily on weeknights, then allow yourself to sleep in on the weekends. A good night’s sleep is great for lowering stress levels and helping you feel more ready to face the day [3]. Resting on Friday nights will give you the disposition you need to enjoy your weekend without feeling more tired than you did during the work week.

A key tip for getting better, restorative sleep is making sure that your bedding offers you the utmost comfort. Cosy House’s 100% Bamboo Bed Sheets keep you comfortable all night by pampering your skin and regulating your temperature, ensuring you stay cool and enjoy uninterrupted sleep.

Of course, don’t oversleep to the point you mess up on your sleep schedule, but let yourself get the quality sleep you need and deserve!

A well-planned reset can help you maximize your weekend relaxation time. By adopting these tips, you can recharge your energy for the upcoming workweek without feeling more tired on Monday. Remember, the weekend is not solely for catching up on chores but also for unwinding, exploring new hobbies, and focusing on your well-being. Take the time for the rest that you deserve!

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Written by Isabella Da Silva Sodre

Isabella is a homebody who finds joy in crafting relatable content that resonates with others. With a passion for writing, she channels her love for comfort and connection into stories that feel personal and authentic.