We already know what successful people will be doing over the long weekend.
But what about the unsuccessful people among us? What mistakes can we watch out for and avoid?
After all, you don't want to have three whole days of free time go down the drain.
With that in mind, let's discuss some behaviors to avoid. Here are 11 things unsuccessful people do over three-day weekends:
1. They neglect their loved ones
That being said, spending a long weekend getting away from everyone isn't necessarily a bad thing.
But unsuccessful individuals don't avoid people because they're mindfully trying to unwind — they do it because something's holding them back from connecting.
2. They stress out
3. They spend a ton of money (needlessly)
Unsuccessful people don't know how to control themselves over long weekends and end up with empty wallets as a result. Squeezing too many impulse purchases into such a short amount of time is a really bad idea.
If you're looking to have a ton of fun on a budget, consider a staycation or just carefully budgeting your fun in the sun.
4. They make unhealthy choices
It's natural to want to indulge a bit, which is fine — in moderation.
5. They never stop working
If you're scheduled to work over the long weekend because you have bad luck, that's one thing. It's another thing entirely if you choose to work over the three day weekend from home. That could be a sure sign you're about to burn out or you're just addicted to work.
If you really need to be productive, don't just allow work to randomly seep into your downtime. Schedule some time to deal with your work and then be done with it.
6. They constantly think about work
If you love your work so much that you can't get it off your mind, that's one thing. But unsuccessful people are so focused on the week ahead that they can't relax and enjoy themselves in the moment.
7. They're lazy
A long weekend is the optimal time to tackle that personal, non-work-related project that you can never seem to get to during the week — cleaning the house, buying a new grill, or calling your grandmother. Make the most of your time. You'll feel better once you check something off your to-do list.
8. They don't unplug
9. They don't get adventurous
It's fine if you just want to relax, but if you're looking for the opportunity to do something different, you'll probably regret spending all your time on the couch.
"This is a great time to unwind with your favorite pastime or hobby, whether it's shopping, golfing, socializing, reading, painting, or something else," Taylor says.
10. You don't plan anything
If you're not like that, though, it's not a bad idea to have at least a general idea of what you want to accomplish over the long weekend — and the subsequent week.
You don't have to plan out every second, of course, but you want to at least have a rough outline. Unsuccessful people end up shooting themselves in the foot by leaving everything up in the air, leading to disorganization and disappointment.
11. They don't protect their time
Unsuccessful individuals allow their long weekends to be eaten up. They get roped into plans that don't interest them, they laze around and regret it, and they pack in too many plans and end up missing out on the one thing they really wanted to do.
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