How To Make Every Day Feel Like The Weekend

Here are 20 simple things you can do to make every day feel like the weekend, without compromising your productivity!

Saturdays and Sundays come with a permission slip to do all the things you don’t feel ‘allowed’ to during the week.

You get to sleep in, binge-watch a fun show, meet up with friends, or just sit by the window with a cup of tea in hand and no agenda in sight.

But then Monday rolls around and you slip back into the monotony of weekdays, already waiting for the next weekend.

But is that fair to your life? Spending 5 days a week wound up tight and not making time for the good things?

Your hours at home, and even at work, should not be spent dreading the unfinished tasks.

You should be doing things during the week that bring you happiness and make you feel like you’re truly ‘living’.

This doesn’t mean ignoring your responsibilities, mind you.

It just means you weave bits of the weekend energy into your daily life so that every day feels enjoyable.

That’s how you avoid burnout, love your work more, and keep your mind healthy!

I know this is easier said than done. On weekdays, we don’t have the luxury of having 48 straight free hours to ourselves.

But even if you take away 10 working hours from 24 hours on a weekday, you are still left with 14, which is good enough.

In this post, I will tell you how to make the best of those free hours that are available to you every day.

Ready to make your weekdays feel like the weekend? Here are 20 ways you can bottle up those weekend vibes and sprinkle them throughout your week.

20 Fabulous Ideas To Live Every Day Like The Weekend

1. Start Your Day Like It’s Saturday

Instead of rushing out of bed and diving straight into tasks, take your time easing into the morning.

Enjoy your coffee as if you’ve never had it before, sit by the window in peace, or step outside for some fresh morning air (it’s good for you).

You can also do something you love first thing in the morning.

Read a few pages of a book, stretch in your backyard, or journal your thoughts — just like you’d do on a lazy weekend.

2. Plan Midweek Treats

Treats do not have to be only for the weekends, although your mind would try to convince you otherwise.

But the truth is that you deserve to treat yourself with good stuff every moment of the day.

So, please, go ahead and schedule small joys during the week.

Give yourself a home spa night, have your favorite dessert after dinner, and watch a movie wrapped in a cozy blanket.

Spreading out these mini indulgences will keep your week exciting and make it feel like the weekend for sure.

3. Enjoy A Leisurely Lunch Break

Instead of eating at your desk or rushing through your lunch, treat your midday meal like an escape (a healthy one, of course).

You can do this by eating outside or practicing mindful eating where you savor every bite of your food.

Give your meal the respect and attention it deserves, like you do on a weekend, you know.

This simple pause will help you recharge and add a touch of luxury to your day.

4. Create Evening Rituals You Love

Weekends are special because we relax and unwind in ways we enjoy, right?

While it might not be possible to let go completely during work hours, evenings are all yours to claim and do with as you wish.

Add indulgent evening rituals to your routine that make you feel really good on the inside.

Light a candle (my favorite), play soft music, take a long bath, and read that book that’s lying unread on your bookshelf.

It can’t get more weekend-like than this, right?

5. Disconnect From Work After Hours

One of the best parts of weekends is the mental break that you get from work.

You can give yourself the same feeling by setting stricter boundaries after work.

Stop checking emails and thinking about work after your official hours.

Create a clear division between work and personal time, let people know you are not available, and fully enjoy your evenings with your family or by yourself.

Must read: How To Create A Good Work-Life Balance – 9 Important Tips

6. Add Spontaneity To Your Day

Weekends feel exciting because they’re unpredictable. You can bring a little spontaneity into your weekday routine too!

Try a new recipe, take a different route home, or surprise someone with a kind gesture.

Do a new workout, head outside for a short walk before work, or dress up nice without any reason.

These unexpected moments will break your day’s monotony and spark joy in your heart.

7. Spend Time Outdoors

Many people love spending their weekends outdoors, and if you’re one of them, then why not bring that outdoorsy vibe into your weekdays?

Nobody’s stopping you from taking a short walk after work, sipping your coffee on the balcony, or having dinner in the backyard.

Give yourself the permission to be more in nature.

A dose of fresh air can instantly lift your spirits like nothing else can, always remember that.

8. Set Aside ‘Fun Money’ For Little Adventures

If your budget allows for it, then save a small amount of money for having fun during the non-weekend days.

You can use this money to get coffee from your favorite shop, purchase something at a thrift shop, or buy flowers to brighten up your space.

These little splurges will add excitement to your boring days, and make you feel loved by your own self.

Recommended post: 21 Fun Things To Do With Little To No Money

9. Do Something Social Midweek

Instead of waiting for the weekend to see your lovely friends, make effort to see them during the week.

You can invite someone over for a quick coffee, an evening walk, or just a casual video call (bless the technology for this).

Social connections break up the routine and give you something to look forward to on your weekdays.

10. Dress Like You’re Going Out

Good clothes can shift your mood and energy like magic.

Instead of sticking to loungewear or overly casual outfits all week, wear something that makes you feel confident and weekend-ready.

Even small changes, like adding accessories, can boost your energy so much.

You can get comfy once you’re home, but for work, dress to slay and feel like a queen all week long.

11. Explore Your Hobbies

We often reserve our hobbies for the weekend, but they are activities that you should indulge in whenever you’re free.

So, every day of the week, spend a few minutes of your spare time doing activities that you’ve always loved.

It could be reading, painting, writing, strumming a guitar, or whatever gets your heart singing.

12. Switch Up Your Scenery

A change of environment can make all the difference in how you feel about your day.

You can redo your room, sit in a different corner of your home while relaxing, work from a cafe, or brighten up your work desk at the office.

Even bringing a new piece of art can refresh your perspective and spark creativity.

13. Plan Weekend-Style Meals

During the week, we often stick to quick and practical meals. But cooking a fun dish midweek can turn your boring dinner into a special occasion.

You don’t have to make every meal fancy. But put in some effort on Wednesday or maybe Monday when you’re feeling bummed?

Whenever you feel things get boring, make it more colorful by making a meal good. Make homemade pizza, bake cookies, and whip up some pancakes for breakfast.

If you’re health-conscious, then look for tasty healthy recipes. Light some candles and set the tone with good music for a complete weekend experience.

14. Incorporate Play into Your Day

Weekends often feel playful, so why not bring that same energy to weekdays?

Play board games, dance around your living room, or do a quick DIY craft project.

Let yourself be a kid without any care in the world. A little playfulness goes a long way in breaking up the seriousness of life.

15. End Your Day With A Movie Or Show

Who says Netflix is just for weekends? You can hit it up at night whenever you have an hour to spare.

Even if you don’t have time for a full movie, watch an episode of a sitcom and during those 20 minutes, forget everything else.

Eat popcorn as you watch, or enjoy a cup of herbal tea to give yourself a cozy weekend vibe.

16. Practice Gratitude for Small Wins

Gratitude is something you either practice or don’t. But to make every day of your life feel richer and interesting, you need to add this practice to your routine.

Start your morning before work thanking the universe for all the good things you are blessed with.

Acknowledge every little victory you achieve, like completing the laundry or finishing a project.

When you get through a bad day, appreciate your strength and be grateful to have made it.

And lastly, finish your day by listing down three things you’re grateful for to nurture positivity in your mind.

17. Take a Midweek Me-Day

If your schedule allows for it, then take a day off from work on a weekday occasionally.

Use it to do things for yourself that you’d usually save for the weekend, like sleeping in, exploring your town, or relaxing at home.

A break from routine midweek can re-energize you for the rest of the month, so it isn’t a bad idea to go for it at least four times a year.

Bookmark now: 50 Me-Time Ideas That Will Make Your Heart Sing

18. Romanticize The Ordinary

Romanticizing your life means beautifying every moment of life, just like you would do on a weekend getaway.

Light candles during dinner, play music while you work, and catch the rising and setting sun.

Treat mundane tasks as rituals that bring you joy, because every simple thing in life has the potential to make you very happy, if only you let it.

19. Plan Something To Look Forward To

Part of the excitement of weekends is having plans to look forward to.

While it can be hard to do a lot on a weekday, you can definitely make time for things like a virtual event, a DIY project, or a personal challenge (like walking 15k steps).

You can have a solo date at the park, go to the mall for shopping when there is less crowd, or finish an errand that you’d usually do on the weekend.

Anticipation will make your weekdays more thrilling. It’s up to you which direction to channel it into.

20. Reflect and Set Intentions

The slow pace of the weekend means you end up reflecting on things whether you want to or not, and you should definitely want to because reflecting is good for your life.

When you reflect on your thoughts and progress, you create plans to improve your life and be better.

So, whenever you find yourself frustrated on a weekday, just pause, reflect on your thoughts, and let yourself breathe.

Do some journaling as that can really help straighten out your thoughts, and then set intentions for the next day based on whatever it is you need the most at the moment.

This will help you stay mindful and give your weekdays a touch of weekend introspection.

Let’s Bring The Weekend Joy To Every Day!

Every day can’t be a weekend, but you can make it feel like it is because it means being less stressed and more happy.

Just convince yourself to slow down, be intentional, and embrace the little pleasures in your daily life. This post will help you with the rest!

Which of these tips will you try first to make every day feel like the weekend? Let me know in the comments!

How To Make Every Day Feel Like The Weekend – 20 Fab Ideas