7 strategies that guarantee an excellent weekend

How to aim for rejuvenating and fun -- not tedious or overwhelming

Lots of people dream of having more vacation time. The good news is that weekends are mini-vacations that can allow for some festivity and rejuvenation right in the middle of everyday life.

Now, to be sure, I know that during some phases of life weekends are less relaxing than others. As I look back over my time logs I see a reasonable number of 5:45 a.m. Saturday wake-ups with a toddler. Bad weather can interrupt the best laid plans, and sometimes we have obligations that aren’t fun but need to happen.

That said, I do think it’s possible to have a pretty good weekend no matter the circumstances. Here are seven strategies I use to make the most of my weekends that I’ve seen work for others too.