BritishVogue consults psychologist Dr Sheri Jacobson and TED Talk speaker Laura Vanderkam who suggest five ways that can help us make the most of our days off.
, notes the importance of escapism: “We tend to scroll around on social media or read headlines, whereas a little virtual vacation is a much better use of time”.Here, Laura Vanderkam and Dr Sheri Jacobson share five ways to make lockdown weekends work for you.Vanderkam proposes thinking about what you would like to achieve. “Planning something fun for Sunday evening can go a long way.
The psychological reprieve is a bonus, too, according to Dr Jacobson. “Try to maintain the usual hours you would get up in the morning and go to bed at night. If you are working from home, keep the same hours you usually would and build in set times to relax, eat and exercise. Planning how you will get any household supplies or medication you need can also reduce uncertainty, stress and anxiety.
“It’s important to stay connected with others,” says Dr Jacobson, “and to share your worries with those you trust. If this is not possible or hasn’t helped, speak to a professional therapist or call a helpline.”Easing into some sort of weekend respite can only work if we learn to unplug a little. “You can be an informed citizen by reading or watching the news for about 15 minutes a day — [anything] past that [and] you’re not learning anything new,” says Vanderkam.
Again, limiting yourself is key. “Decide beforehand how much time you will allow yourself to spend reading or watching,” Dr Jacobson adds.“You can make the weekends feel different to weekdays, but you have to be more intentional about it,” says Vanderkam. “Certain things are mood lifters, from exercising to socialising, whether that’s FaceTime chats with friends/family or making fun plans with the people you’re living with.
“You can customise, develop and refine [your kit] over time, which can support your mental and physical health. This can include diet, exercise, communication and sleep. Calming exercises such as deep-breathing exercises [which you can do with or without an app], reading, writing a journal and learning new hobbies are useful. The more you can be cognitive and work on it, the better your overall health will be.
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