Sometimes you have to do a little work over the weekend, whether it's take-home work from your job or chores to do around the house. However, try not to let work consume your entire weekend. Pick a few high-priority tasks and focus on those. Plan to get your tasks out of the way early in the weekend, so that you can spend the rest of your time relaxing and enjoying yourself. Don't let yourself feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you need to get done. Settle on two or three things that need your immediate attention, and decide on a schedule for tackling anything else during the week, or during your next weekend. If you can, set aside a little time every day during the week to tackle mundane chores like doing housework, buying groceries, or paying the bills. That way, you will have more free time during your weekend to do things you enjoy. Set aside a few minutes during your weekend to plan for the upcoming week. Make a to-do list, set a few goals for things you would like to accomplish, and rough out a schedule for yourself. Taking a few minutes to write up a plan of action for the next few days can help you take your mind off your responsibilities and focus on more enjoyable things. Try to give yourself at least 24 hours during the weekend to focus on doing things you enjoy. Set specific hours for your downtime, and avoid the temptation to do or think about things that stress you out. . In addition to minimizing work and chores during the weekend, you can help yourself relax and feel more in the moment by disconnecting from social media. Spending too much time on social media will not only eat away your weekend hours, but can also contribute to feelings of stress and isolation. Put away your phone or tablet, resist the urge to check your email, and simply focus on the here and now. Schedule internet-free time during your weekend. If it helps, turn off your devices or disconnect them from the internet during that time.

Summary: Decide on a few key tasks for the weekend. Make a schedule for getting your work done. Prioritize your tasks. Try to get chores done during the week. Plan ahead for the next week. Set aside time just for relaxing. Disconnect from social media

Arrange so that the larger flowers are in the center and the smaller ones are on the outside. Wrap at the mid-point, to leave the ends unwrapped to allow for attaching to the gift wrapping.

Summary: Hold all of the newspaper flowers together at the stems. Wrap the stems together with tape. Fluff out gently to look like a large, well looped bow.

Stand with your back straight and your feet hip-width apart. Bend your knees at a 90 angle and push your hips back. Do not let your knees go past your toes. Keep your knees aligned above the middle of your foot. Straighten your knees to return to your starting position. Keep your hands on your hips. The motion is similar to sitting down in a chair. 1 repetition is 1 squat. Stand up straight with your feet together and raise your arms out in front of you. Bend your knees at a right angle and squat down as far as is comfortable before returning to your original position. Keep your knees and hands together while you squat. 1 squat is 1 repetition. Stand up straight with your arms by your sides and your feet together. Lower yourself into a squat position with your knees at right angles to the floor and your arms stretched out in front of you. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Then, jump back up to the standing position. 1 squat is 1 repetition. Start with your feet flat on the ground, slightly wider apart than your shoulders, and your toes at a 45 angle. Place your hands on your hips. Bend your knees into a wide-leg squat, squeeze your butt, and raise your heels from the floor. Gradually bring your heels to the ground and straighten your knees again. Aim to bend your knees far enough to create a right-angle with your calves and thighs. This requires a lot of balance, so you might want to start by holding onto a wall. This movement is 1 repetition. Place your feet together and squat at a 90 angle. Keep squatting as you jump and land with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then jump back into your starting position. Stay squatting for the whole time. You can hold a dumbbell or weight horizontally in front of your chest once you have perfected the jump squat. Hold the dumbbell or weight close to your body with both hands so that it will not injure your wrists, elbows, or shoulder joints. 1 low jump squat is 1 repetition.
Summary: Learn proper squatting technique. Perform narrow squats for a simple glute and quad workout. Try drop squats for a quick glute and hamstring workout. Do tip toe plie squats for an equipment-free glute exercise. Try low jump squats for a weighted challenge.