5 Ways To Wind Down After The Weekend

Whether you’ve been taking it easy or had a pretty hectic weekend, it can often be a shock to the system getting back into the working week routine, especially after that dreaded Monday morning alarm.  Sometimes all we need is a little extra time to wind down, so we can dip our toes in the water rather than plunge straight into our 9-5 schedule (or for most perhaps it’s more like 8-6).

There are just a few ways you could go about this, and Monday evening is realistically the best time to give it a go, so first things first....

Try and switch off

It doesn’t take long for the hustle and bustle of the office to get everyone’s stress levels rocketing but it’s only the first day of the week, so pace yourself.  There’s plenty of time to fret later, so instead, get home and open up a lovely bottle of wine.  If you’re tired of the classic red or white decision, opt for a change and try out an Argentinean Malbec Rose; a combination of fruity flavours with a crisp, dry finish.

Cook a meal

There’s no need to be too adventurous with this, but cooking is known to be quite therapeutic, so throwing together a basic meal could be just the thing you need, and the perfect opportunity to make the most of those leftover ingredients from the weekend!

Watch a mini series

Other social commitments may not allow for this in the long term, but working your way through a mini-series can be an incredibly effective way of giving yourself an instant time out.  There is a risk here however, that you can get hooked onto the likes of Sherlock (my personal favourite) but there’s nothing better than a quality British drama that you can really sink your teeth into.

Give yourself a change of pace

This may come across as a little unnecessary, but it’s very apparent how quickly we all go into autopilot and run around like headless maniacs, quite simply, because everyone else does it.  Take your time doing something for a change – even if it’s just a stroll to the shops rather than a quick scurry down the road, you’ll be surprised at the difference it makes!

Have a bath

N.B. This one is not just directed at women out there.  There seems to be a misconception that relaxing in the bath is a very feminine pastime.  But what’s not to love? Maybe you can take or leave the candlelight and bubbles but a glass of wine in the bath is something that we can all appreciate, and the perfect way to finish off your wind down evening so that maybe, you’re a little more prepared for the rest of the week ahead!