Diet & Fitness

eDiets Staff

You wake up at 6 a.m. ready to start your day. But before you jolt out of bed, you realize your alarm clock hasn't gone off. It doesn't have to because it's your day off.

You let out a huge sigh of relief as you sink your head back into the soft pillow and curl up under the sheets and think of all the things you'll do on your day off. After about 15 minutes and a million twists and turns, you realize you can't go back to your slumber. So you get up and decide to make the most of your day. No waiting in traffic jams, no running late for a meeting, no office, no deadlines, NO WORK! Just the thought of it makes you smile from ear to ear. The day is yours, and you are ready to take full advantage.

The problem is you simply don't know where to start. You have all this free time, and you begin to get overwhelmed just thinking about all the things you could do with it. You end up freezing up, grabbing a box of Corn Flakes and sitting in front of the television set. You decide you'll catch up on a few shows while you wait for inspiration to strike you. Pretty soon, however, you're on your 10th re-run of Project Runway. You look up at the clock and notice the hours you treasured so dearly this morning have disappeared into the bright sun. Now, the sun is setting, your whole day is wasted and you have nothing to show for it.

Procrastination can rob you of fun times. There's a world of opportunities you could take advantage of on your free day off, but if you don't use a little time management, you'll end up wasting your valuable time. Try spending a few minutes in the beginning of your day on planning your activities. After you've listed all your tasks, review your list and decide on the priority of each task. Give higher priority to the tasks that get you closer to your goals for the day. Having a written list of your activities and tasks makes it easier to plan and get started. While you may not be able to accomplish everything in one day, you will, undoubtedly, take full advantage of your full day of freedom.

Here are some ideas for you to put on your list:

1. Learn something new. Go visit a local museum or science center. What about sight-seeing?

2. Get moving. Go on a walk, hike or take a bike ride down some scenic areas.

3. Volunteer. There are always opportunities to give an extra hand to those in need. Find out how you can help around your community.

4. Workout with Wii Fit. Get your game on and get a different kind of workout by combining fitness and play with the Wii Fit. The range of games will surely engage every family member and ensure hours of fun while working up a sweat. Learn more and see a video of our tester doing the Hula Hoop fitness game!

5. Catch a flick and stroll down the stores. There are no lines, and cheap matinee tickets are available at the movies. Afterward, head to the mall for some window-shopping .

6. Have a picnic. If you are on your own for the day, take a book with you.

7. Become an artist. Play music, dance, sing, draw, paint, take pictures or write.

8. Pamper yourself with a day at the spa.

9. Play sports. Go out and try some tennis, soccer, surfing, skiing, golf, basketball or weight lifting. If you are on your own for the day, brush up on some of your moves.

10. Go antiquing or hit the local farmer's markets.

11. Write, call and catch up with your friends and love ones you haven't talked to in a while.

What do you like to do on your day off? Share your ideas with us!

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