How to Avoid Comparing Your Weekend to Everyone Else’s
"With all of the posts we see on social media around weekend getaways, parties, and barbecues, it’s easy to fall prey to the comparison trap that so many of us get stuck in when we spend time online, and feel like our quieter plans aren’t “good enough.” Sometimes, carving out time for small acts of self-care and compassion can be exactly what we need to set boundaries with our feeds and take care of our well-being.
Set your intention in the morning
"Maintaining a practice of setting a daily intention starts my day with positivity and helps me move closer to my personal goals.”
—Viennelyn Maier, lifestyle blogger, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Schedule some “me time”
"I am a firm believer in scheduling in ‘me time’ and self-care. We schedule so many other competing priorities so why not book some time for ourselves.”
—Candice Tomlinson, coach and hypnotherapist, Sydney, Australia
Take a long walk
"Walking can be such a great way to make time for self-care.”
—LeAnn Monteiro, HR director, Pittsburgh, PA
Carve out a moment for meditation
—Laura, therapeutic riding instructor, Lake Villa, IL
Make plans with friends who lift you up
"Women need other women in their lives who think they are a big deal.”
—Sian Gunney, success strategist, UK
Spend time outdoors
“There’s nothing like embracing the last days of summer with good conversation and quality time with friends!”
—Catherine McCourt, transformational life and business coach, Vancouver, BC
Enjoy an unplugged date night
—Joshua Miller, master certified executive and personal coach, Austin, TX
Revisit an old hobby
“This weekend I plan to do the same. Having intentional relaxation time is so crucial for our mental growth and satisfaction. ”
—Natalie Constable, brand strategist, Tulsa, OK
Wake up early to watch the sunrise
–Emily Madill, author and creativity coach (ACC), Nanaimo, B.C., Canada
Make time for self-reflection
“This weekend, I’m going to go back and look at my journals to see how I was feeling back in January and read through the months — and using that as my inspiration, I am going to then plan the next few months. By doing it now instead of waiting until December, I still have time to adjust the sails.”
—Mangla Sachdev, entrepreneur, Singapore"
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Reflection:
What are your plans for the weekend?
*I'm going to hang out with some friends that I haven't seen in a while.*
#SelfCare #Relaxation #SelfReflection
@comfortableNight4463 That's very true! I think apart from the week-end it's important to stop compairing our lives to someone else's in general. Spending time alone can be very meaningful and necessary sometimes. So staying home doesn't mean we're doing nothing. On the contrary. Some time for self-care, exercising and relaxing at home, preparing for a busy week can be much more meaningful and helpful than going out and returning home exhausted and hangovered! Thank you for the great post!
@calmDew1576 Well said! They say comparison is the thief of joy so it's important to never compare. As long as we are happy doing something, it's all that matters. Thanks for sharing your wonderful thoughts!
@comfortableNight4463
Lovely article!
Personally, I'm going to spend time with family! :)
Thanks for sharing!:D💛✨
@innateJoy9602 I hope you guys have an amazing time! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@comfortableNight4463 This weekend, I really just needed to recharge! I went out Friday night, but that was about it! What were your plans this weekend?
