1. Robert Iger: Get up early
Research shows that our brains are sharpest two and a half to four hours after waking. Get up early on a weekend and you’ve got a head start on the rest of the world.
2. Benjamin Franklin: Have a plan
Successful people know the importance of even daily goals — the weekends are no exception.
3. Timothy Ferris: Don’t multi-task
It may be tempting to maximize your weekend productivity by running on the treadmill while calling your mother and trolling your newsfeed, but successful people know that this just reduces efficiency and effectiveness. Instead, be present for each single activity.
4. Anna Wintour: Stay active
Successful people know the importance of an active body for an active mind — weekends included.
5. Steve Jobs: Prioritize what’s important
“Things don’t have to change the world to be important.” Weekends are the time to remind yourself of the forgotten little things — to keep your work-life harmony (the new ‘balance’) in check and reset if needed.
6. Warren Buffet: Make time for hobbies
Successful people are often interesting people — and their hobbies have a lot to do with that.
7. Oprah: Practice stillness
The most successful people take daily time out for stillness, weekends included.
8. Randi Zuckerberg: Forget FOMO, Embrace JOMO
Successful people are often competitive, high achievers by nature — practicing an attitude of gratitude and resisting social-media-induced FOMO (fear of missing out) is key for a happy weekend. [JOMO: the joy of missing out]
9. Bill Gates: Take time to reflect
Reflection should be a daily practice but the weekends are a perfect opportunity to step back and reflect on the lessons of the previous week and to make improvements for the next.
10. Richard Branson: Give back
Nothing helps put things in perspective and reduce stress more than helping those less fortunate. Weekends are a great time to get involved in local and community volunteer events.
11. Jack Dorsey: Get ready for the rest of the week
Successful people know that weekends are actually the secret weapon in professional success.
12. Jay Z: Keep up the momentum
Success is a 24/7 lifestyle choice — weekends included!
* Source: Lifehack – 12 Weekend Habits of Highly Successful People by Emma Rushton