6 Activities You Can Do to Get Refreshed in Weekends!

Do you come home on Friday only to be faced with clutter? It's not only unsightly but also a reminder of your disorganization and lack of personal time. Sometimes it seems impossible to find the time to clean and organize that gigantic stack of papers, mail, or laundry, but the weekend is the perfect time to set aside a few hours to clear the mess. It may seem like work, but something as simple as organizing the files on your desk can reset your mind come Monday. Clean something big and you'll feel accomplished and relieved. You might even find something important you had been looking for.

Camp's not only for kids anymore. Camp Grounded is designed for grown-ups who are looking to disconnect, unwind, and have some good, old-fashioned summer fun. Here, official rules ban digital technology, any talk about work, and even watches, so it’s easy to connect with other campers over your interests—not over texts.

After a week of making decisions, channel surfing can seem like just what the doctor ordered, but TV is less enjoyable than we think. Sociologists at the University of Maryland found that unhappy people watch 30% more TV than very happy people. Limit your Web surfing, too, since it comes with the added peril of checking work e-mail, which may invite stress into your time off.

Scientists gathering data on meditation have found that a consistent practice not only boosts the mind, but it also bolsters the body. Studies bear out that meditation can help reverse heart disease, reduce pain, and support the immune system, better enabling it to fight disease.

How many books do you have sitting on your shelves that are still unread? Many people acquire great books with the best intentions of actually consuming what is written in them, but then fall behind in actually getting them read. Many of these great books can be read in a weekend. Find some good light, a comfortable chair, and dig in. You can be entertained and inspired and actually learn something.

Stressed? Instead of gnawing on that pencil, put it to paper to help erase tension and increase self-esteem . Recent research suggests expressive writing can be a therapeutic, constructive way to cope with stress and reduce symptoms of depression .