{"id":2738,"date":"2025-01-08T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=2738"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:27:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:27:30","slug":"how-to-create-a-weekend-morning-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-create-a-weekend-morning-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Weekend Morning Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_2a2aae-7d\">Weekend mornings are a precious opportunity to slow down, reset, and indulge in a little self-care. While mornings during the working week often feel like a mad dash to get out the door, your weekends can be a chance to create a routine that prioritises comfort, relaxation, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re balancing a busy work schedule and school drop-offs on weekdays, or you&#8217;re just aiming to make weekends feel a little more special, crafting your own weekend morning ritual can be a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, before you roll your eyes and ask, &#8220;Do I really need a routine on my days off?&#8221;, hear me out. This isn\u2019t about adding more structure to your life\u2014it\u2019s about carving out space for what makes you feel good. When done right, a weekend morning routine can recharge your batteries, boost your mood, and set the tone for a day that\u2019s actually enjoyable. Let\u2019s look at why it\u2019s worth having a routine and how to create one that suits your vibe, your schedule and your life.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2738_abf19a-6f alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2738_668eaa-a3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_34ac15-49\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Bother With a Weekend Morning Routine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a reason high achievers are always banging on about morning routines\u2014it&#8217;s because they work. And while yours doesn\u2019t have to involve waking up at 5am to do yoga on a mountaintop, having some kind of structure can make your weekends feel more fulfilling. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_9a1e31-c1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_dff551-4e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_dff551-4e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Keeps the Day from Slipping Away:<\/strong> We\u2019ve all had that Saturday where you blink, and suddenly it\u2019s 4pm. Creating a morning routine helps you start the day on the right foot.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_c9df49-e6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_c9df49-e6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Gives You a Sense of Control: <\/strong>A planned morning routine means you\u2019re running the day\u2014not the other way around.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_b9d852-84 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_b9d852-84\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Sets the Tone:<\/strong> A good morning creates momentum for the rest of your day. Even if the rest of your Saturday involves binge-watching Netflix, at least you earned it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2738_9d055c-2b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2738_9d055c-2b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enjoy-a-cozy-morning-in-bed-with-pancakes-coffee-and-online-streaming-entertainment-nearby.-4165284-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy a cozy morning in bed with pancakes, coffee, and online streaming entertainment nearby.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enjoy-a-cozy-morning-in-bed-with-pancakes-coffee-and-online-streaming-entertainment-nearby.-4165284-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enjoy-a-cozy-morning-in-bed-with-pancakes-coffee-and-online-streaming-entertainment-nearby.-4165284-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enjoy-a-cozy-morning-in-bed-with-pancakes-coffee-and-online-streaming-entertainment-nearby.-4165284-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enjoy-a-cozy-morning-in-bed-with-pancakes-coffee-and-online-streaming-entertainment-nearby.-4165284-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/enjoy-a-cozy-morning-in-bed-with-pancakes-coffee-and-online-streaming-entertainment-nearby.-4165284-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-md-font-size\">Why Have a Weekend Morning Routine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a weekend morning routine might sound structured for a time that\u2019s supposed to be \u201cfree,\u201d but a little planning can actually enhance your sense of freedom. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s worth considering:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_0c82c7-ae kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_9bc556-b0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_9bc556-b0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Grounds You: <\/strong>A consistent routine helps you feel calm and centred, creating a sense of stability after a busy week.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_2ec50f-87 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_2ec50f-87\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Boosts Your Mood:<\/strong> Starting the day with comforting and enjoyable activities can set a positive tone for the entire weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_f81ce0-fc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_f81ce0-fc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Encourages Self-Care:<\/strong> When you dedicate time to yourself, you\u2019re better able to tackle responsibilities or social plans later in the day.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_a1b980-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_a1b980-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>It Makes Time Feel Abundant: <\/strong>A deliberate morning slows things down, making your weekend feel longer and more fulfilling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting Your Perfect Morning Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your routine doesn\u2019t have to be Instagram-worthy, just meaningful to you. Here are some elements to consider, with plenty of flexibility to make it your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Wake Up Like You Mean It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your weekend with a bit of intention. 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Simple, actionable ways to fill your life with hygge are divided into these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Hygge Home Comforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygge Outdoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygge With Others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygge At Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygge Reading and Listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygge Days Out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygge Eating and Drinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend Hygge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a Hygge Outlook on Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-form.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3.kb-form-wrap{margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field{margin-bottom:24px;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field{padding-right:12px;padding-left:12px;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form{margin-right:-12px;margin-left:-12px;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field label .required{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field .kb-text-style-field, .kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field .kb-select-style-field{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-radius:0px;border-width:0px 0px 1px 0px;background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);border-color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field > label{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);text-transform:uppercase;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field .kb-forms-submit{border-radius:5px;border-width:1px 1px 1px 1px;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form .kadence-blocks-form-field .kb-forms-submit{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);text-transform:uppercase;}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kadence-blocks-form-warning{color:#e46565;border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kadence-blocks-form-message, .kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kb-form-error-msg{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kb-form input.kadence-blocks-field.verify{opacity:0.0;position:absolute;top:0.0;left:0.0;width:0.0;height:0.0;z-index:-1;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-form kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 kb-form-wrap\"><form class=\"kb-form\" action=\"\" method=\"post\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-form-field kb-field-desk-width-100 kb-input-size-standard\"><label for=\"kb_field_2246_7a476f-b3_0\">First Name<span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/label><input name=\"kb_field_0\" id=\"kb_field_2246_7a476f-b3_0\" data-label=\"First Name\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" data-type=\"text\" class=\"kb-field kb-text-style-field kb-text-field kb-field-0\" data-required=\"yes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-form-field kb-form-field-1 kb-field-desk-width-100 kb-input-size-standard\"><label for=\"kb_field_2246_7a476f-b3_1\">Email<span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/label><input name=\"kb_field_1\" id=\"kb_field_2246_7a476f-b3_1\" data-label=\"Email\" type=\"email\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" data-type=\"email\" class=\"kb-field kb-text-style-field kb-email-field kb-field-1\" data-required=\"yes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-form-field kb-form-field-2 kb-field-desk-width-100 kb-input-size-standard kb-accept-form-field\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"kb_field_2\" id=\"kb_field_2246_7a476f-b3_2\" class=\"kb-field kb-checkbox-style kb-accept\" value=\"accept\" data-type=\"accept\" data-required=\"yes\"\/><label for=\"kb_field_2246_7a476f-b3_2\">I consent to receive emails from Almost The Weekend<span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/label><\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_kb_form_id\" value=\"2246_7a476f-b3\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_kb_form_post_id\" value=\"2246\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"kb_process_ajax_submit\"\/><label class=\"kadence-verify-label\">Email<input class=\"kadence-blocks-field verify\" type=\"text\" name=\"_kb_verify_email\" autocomplete=\"new-password\" aria-hidden=\"true\" placeholder=\"Email\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-1p-ignore=\"true\" data-lpignore=\"true\" \/><\/label><div class=\"kadence-blocks-form-field kb-submit-field kb-field-desk-width-100\"><button class=\"kb-forms-submit button kb-button-size-large kb-button-width-auto\">Subscribe<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n<noscript><div class=\"kadence-blocks-form-message kadence-blocks-form-warning\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to submit the form<\/div><style>.kadence-form-2246_7a476f-b3 .kadence-blocks-form-field.kb-submit-field { display: none; }<\/style><\/noscript><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><!-- [\/element-2246] -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Fuel Up, Buttercup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast is the most underrated meal of the day, and the weekend is your chance to have something more than a rushed slice of toast.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_19836a-2a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_dff0b3-f8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_dff0b3-f8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Keep It Simple<\/strong>: Whether it\u2019s eggs on toast or a quick smoothie, find something that fuels you without turning into a cooking marathon.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_371b86-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_371b86-99\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Experiment<\/strong>: Weekends are a great time to try that recipe you saved three months ago.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_2b3f0f-9c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_2b3f0f-9c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Actually Sit Down<\/strong>: Put the phone away and savour your meal. Trust me, food tastes better when you\u2019re not doomscrolling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Get Your Body Moving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise on a weekend morning? Hear me out\u2014it doesn\u2019t have to be intense.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_f692bb-30 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_f56c5e-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_f56c5e-d0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Stretch It Out<\/strong>: A quick yoga session or even five minutes of stretching feels amazing after a week at your desk.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_f6a468-73 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_f6a468-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Get Outside<\/strong>: A walk, a jog, or even just standing in the garden with a cup of coffee is a win.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_1d6e16-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_1d6e16-f3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Find Your Groove<\/strong>: Dancing around your kitchen to 90s bangers totally counts as exercise. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(243,205,76,0.5);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2738_7df60f-d9\">You might also like:<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1\">100 Ideas to Add Hygge Into Your Everyday Life<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-stop-the-sunday-night-blues\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"955\">How to Stop the Sunday Night Blues<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Wake Up Your Brain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mind needs a little TLC, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_56065f-64 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_0cc748-85 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_0cc748-85\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Read Something Good<\/strong>: Whether it\u2019s a book, an article, or even just the back of a cereal box, engage your brain.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_597f38-75 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_597f38-75\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Journal It Out:<\/strong> Write down your thoughts, your goals, or just the weird dream you had last night.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_53904c-87 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_53904c-87\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Plan Your Day<\/strong>: Sketch out what you want to do\u2014even if the plan is to do absolutely nothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Do Something for You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weekends are <em>your <\/em>time, so spend your mornings on things that make you feel good.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_c34f0c-2f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e3ad12-4f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e3ad12-4f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Indulge a Hobby<\/strong>: Whether it\u2019s gardening, knitting, or building the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-us\/categories\/adults-welcome\/article\/biggest-lego-sets-ever-made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s largest Lego set<\/a>, dedicate some time to what you love.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_ff103d-44 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_ff103d-44\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Learn a Skill<\/strong>: Always wanted to try drawing, coding, or baking bread? Time to have a go.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e919f1-91 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e919f1-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Treat Yourself<\/strong>: A face mask, a long shower, or a luxurious cup of coffee can feel surprisingly indulgent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2738_200b75-51 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2738_200b75-51 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/flat-lay-of-natural-spa-essentials-including-salts-soap-brush-and-greenery.-6690866-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Flat lay of natural spa essentials including salts, soap, brush, and greenery.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/flat-lay-of-natural-spa-essentials-including-salts-soap-brush-and-greenery.-6690866-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/flat-lay-of-natural-spa-essentials-including-salts-soap-brush-and-greenery.-6690866-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/flat-lay-of-natural-spa-essentials-including-salts-soap-brush-and-greenery.-6690866-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/flat-lay-of-natural-spa-essentials-including-salts-soap-brush-and-greenery.-6690866-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/flat-lay-of-natural-spa-essentials-including-salts-soap-brush-and-greenery.-6690866-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of a Weekend Morning Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s in it for you? Beyond starting your day with purpose, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll gain:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:18px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2738_cb1bc7-16 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e2d6c2-46 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e2d6c2-46\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Less Stress<\/strong>: Taking control of your morning helps you feel calmer and more grounded.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_d589c7-58 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_d589c7-58\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>More Energy<\/strong>: A combination of movement, good food, and intention can set you up for an energetic day.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_088382-2b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_088382-2b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>A Sense of Accomplishment<\/strong>: Even small wins\u2014like ticking off your morning routine\u2014can feel satisfying.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e8474c-3a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2738_e8474c-3a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>A More Enjoyable Weekend<\/strong>: When you start strong, the rest of your day tends to follow suit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a weekend morning routine doesn\u2019t mean sucking all the spontaneity out of your days off. 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