Feel Good Home: Simple Ways to Energise Midweek Evenings
Put the zing back into your week with these inspiring tips
We all know that midweek feeling, when it’s tempting to grab a takeaway and watch television all night. But instead, why not pep up your mood and make every moment count with these 10 energising ideas?
Make chores as easy as can be
Mid-week chores will be a breeze if the process is quick and simple. Consider keeping a basket by the washing machine for dirty laundry, along with a movable storage box to keep essential cleaning products close by. That way, if you do get a window of time to do some chores, you won’t need to spend it rummaging under the sink looking for products.
Mid-week chores will be a breeze if the process is quick and simple. Consider keeping a basket by the washing machine for dirty laundry, along with a movable storage box to keep essential cleaning products close by. That way, if you do get a window of time to do some chores, you won’t need to spend it rummaging under the sink looking for products.
Plan for the weekend ahead
There’s nothing quite like planning a fun weekend to put a spring in your step, so why not begin making plans during the week? You’ll approach the remaining days invigorated and raring to go, knowing you have a great weekend in store.
There’s nothing quite like planning a fun weekend to put a spring in your step, so why not begin making plans during the week? You’ll approach the remaining days invigorated and raring to go, knowing you have a great weekend in store.
Phone a friend (or your mum)
You can of course connect with family and friends at any time of the week, but catching up mid-week is a lovely way to give yourself a boost and show someone you care. Give texting a rest – it really is good to talk.
You can of course connect with family and friends at any time of the week, but catching up mid-week is a lovely way to give yourself a boost and show someone you care. Give texting a rest – it really is good to talk.
Stock your cupboard with essentials
Avoid the mid-week munchies and takeaway temptation by stocking your cupboards with easy-to-cook essentials. It’s also worth considering cooking up a batch of meals to store in the freezer for those moments when you’d prefer not to cook.
Avoid the mid-week munchies and takeaway temptation by stocking your cupboards with easy-to-cook essentials. It’s also worth considering cooking up a batch of meals to store in the freezer for those moments when you’d prefer not to cook.
Gather with friends
A relaxed gathering with a group of friends can do wonders for your energy levels. To keep it simple, consider asking each person to bring something to share, such as drinks and nibbles. Mid-week tipple optional…
A relaxed gathering with a group of friends can do wonders for your energy levels. To keep it simple, consider asking each person to bring something to share, such as drinks and nibbles. Mid-week tipple optional…
Curl up with a book
Losing yourself in a good book does wonders for the soul, and will certainly perk you up mid-week. Whether you lie back in bed, stretch out on a sofa or curl up in a favourite armchair, taking time to read will leave you relaxed and ready for the rest of the week.
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Losing yourself in a good book does wonders for the soul, and will certainly perk you up mid-week. Whether you lie back in bed, stretch out on a sofa or curl up in a favourite armchair, taking time to read will leave you relaxed and ready for the rest of the week.
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Indulge in a hobby
Whether your idea of fun is playing the piano, knitting or getting out and playing sports, they are all perfect pick-me-ups. Whatever you do to enjoy yourself, consider making time for it mid-week as a perfect natural mood-enhancer.
Whether your idea of fun is playing the piano, knitting or getting out and playing sports, they are all perfect pick-me-ups. Whatever you do to enjoy yourself, consider making time for it mid-week as a perfect natural mood-enhancer.
Draw a hot bath
There’s something decadent about a mid-week bath rather than a quick shower. After a relaxing dinner and a good book, a bath is a lovely pre-bed treat. It will calm you down and send you to bed feeling drowsy and ready to slip into sweet dreams.
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There’s something decadent about a mid-week bath rather than a quick shower. After a relaxing dinner and a good book, a bath is a lovely pre-bed treat. It will calm you down and send you to bed feeling drowsy and ready to slip into sweet dreams.
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Get an early night
While everyone enjoys a late night from time to time, it’s a good idea to aim for a few more hours of sleep mid-week. Getting enough rest will leave you raring to go. Consider keeping mobile phones and televisions out of the bedroom to further enhance a peaceful atmosphere.
How do you reinvigorate your mid-week routine? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
While everyone enjoys a late night from time to time, it’s a good idea to aim for a few more hours of sleep mid-week. Getting enough rest will leave you raring to go. Consider keeping mobile phones and televisions out of the bedroom to further enhance a peaceful atmosphere.
How do you reinvigorate your mid-week routine? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
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