WORKWEEK SURVIVAL

***FIVE WAYS TO SURVIVE THE WORKWEEK***

Monday through Friday can be rough. But if you add a few exciting activities to your routine, you won't have to merely live for the weekend. Here are five easy ways to help you survive the workweek . . .

#1.) STOP HITTING THE SNOOZE BUTTON. Too many people make mornings more stressful than they really are. But if you get up 15 minutes earlier, you'll be more calm and relaxed and won't start your day stressed out.

#2.) MAKE WEEKEND PLANS IN ADVANCE. Start scheduling your Saturday and Sunday activities at the beginning of the week. Talking to friends about the fun stuff you'll do over the weekend will build anticipation and make the week fly by.

#3.) TAKE A REAL LUNCH BREAK. Instead of scarfing down an energy bar and a bag of chips at your desk, go out to lunch with your co-workers. It gives you an opportunity to recharge your batteries. Plus, it helps you bond with your colleagues.

#4.) DO SOMETHING ON WEDNESDAY. Hit a bar for happy hour or invite friends over for dinner. Having something to do on Wednesday will give you something to look forward to on those miserable Mondays and Tuesdays.

#5.) START A WEEKLY TRADITION. It could be pizza and movies with your friends or a standing Thursday night date with your significant other. If you set aside one night a week, you'll make sure there's always something fun on the horizon.
(Cosmopolitan.com)