Sometimes you just need to take a day off from work – but what day should you take. How about tomorrow?

Specifically, Wednesdays are the best day to take a day off. And this is directly from a college professor of time and communication.

The reason is it splits up our routine evenly – generally, our routines are five days at work, two days off for the weekend. With a Wednesday break, you get two days on, one day off, two days on, two days off.

We feel less stressed and overwhelmed because it makes the work segments as short as possible during a regular week. And we feel more excited, because it’s a non-traditional day, as opposed to a Monday or Friday.

Plus, if you’re playing hooky, Wednesdays are usually the least busy day for restaurants, movies, and amusement parks.

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If you’re looking to add some happiness into your life, find a new hobby. A new study shows it helps, especially as we age.

Researchers found those with hobbies tend to be happier, less depressed, and more satisfied with their lives, and they stay sharper mentally.

The study looked at nearly 100,000 people across three continents, and it held true in every culture. And it doesn’t matter what the hobby is – anything that you enjoy from learning an instrument to puzzles to photography.

Hobbies add purpose to our lives, and they help us feel more in control, and they could help you live longer – as the countries with the longest life expectancies also tended to have the most hobbies.

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It’s finally the weekend! And you want to have a good time and relax, but there’s a few things to avoid doing this weekend so you don’t screw up the next week.

Sleeping in may sound wonderful, but big variations in your sleep times leads to greater fatigue overall. An hour or two is fine, but you don’t want to sleep until noon if you normally need to be at work during the week at 8am.

The best way to stay on a schedule is to plan things that simulate a regular routine – a workout class or meeting up with friends for breakfast.

Stay hydrated – water first thing in the morning is the best thing you can drink, especially if you stay out too late the night before.

While you want to relax, make sure you also plan for the week ahead – meal prep, grocery shopping, continue to do all the stuff you need to do to have a proper week.

And don’t just sit around the couch all weekend – fresh air, sunshine, you’ll get tons of health benefits.

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If you happen to go by a skatepark and see among all the kids a middle-aged person riding a skateboard, if you said to yourself “that’s someone having a mid-life crisis,” you’ll probably be right.

Researchers are now recommending skateboarding for those in their 40s and 50s who may be struggling with depression, substance abuse issues, or are just looking for a mood booster!

The reason is skateboarding provides self-expression, which can give a spiritual meaning.

Better still – you don’t have to be good at it. Failing – and falling – is part of the growth of the sport, so it helps adults loosen up and enjoy themselves, unlike other sports or exercise.

Just make sure you’re padded up and wearing a helmet, as those falls can be dangerous. 1/3 of all skateboarding injuries come from first timers. But if you’ve got the gear, give it a go!

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Have you heard before it’s bad to keep hitting the snooze button on your alarm? Well don’t let it stress you out – it turns out it’s not a bad thing after all!

Researchers did a study where half of the sleepers hit the snooze repeatedly for 30 minutes, the other half had their alarm go off 30 minutes later. And they found neither was better than the other. In fact, those who hit snooze and fall back asleep still get good sleep – it doesn’t interrupt us as much as originally thought. Plus, mood wasn’t affected, or how tired participants felt.

It doesn’t mean if you’re not a regular snoozer you should start doing it – but for those who naturally are, like younger adults or night owls, they can keep doing it and not feel guilty!

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