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Five days of work, two days off? What to do so you don't live waiting for the weekend
2025-04-22 10:06:13 / JETË
The phrase "Everybody's working for the weekend" by Canadian band Loverboy is a sentiment that many can identify with.
But is this the best way to live life?
Psychology experts suggest that such an approach can deprive us of important experiences and valuable moments during the week.
According to Dr. James Pawelski, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and an expert in positive psychology, it's understandable that many people look forward to the weekend, but this is not the most satisfying way to live.
"There are five days of work and only two days off. If you're always thinking about what's past or waiting for what's to come, you're wasting your life," he says.
Pawelski suggests that to make weekdays more lively, we should incorporate activities that give us pleasure during the week, not just on the weekends. He himself takes amateur acting classes every Thursday with his wife, Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, and although they sometimes feel tired, they continue to participate because the experience brings them energy and enjoyment.
Planning activities that we enjoy during the week can help us feel more fulfilled and energized. It can be creative activities, sports, or even simple meetings with friends. The idea is that these moments take us away from the routine and give us the feeling of a rich life even during the workday.
Pileggi Pawelski adds that shared activities also help strengthen relationships. “We live in the moment, but many people miss out on connecting with others by always waiting for the weekend.” She suggests trying to learn something new about someone every day — it increases feelings of connection and well-being.
On the other hand, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas from the University of California at Berkeley says that engaging in different activities also helps create multiple identities. If one aspect of our lives fails, we can find meaning in other parts, such as friendships, reading groups or sports.
When it comes to work, Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky suggests that even if we don't have our dream job, we can make it more meaningful by connecting our daily tasks to our values. Even a simple email can be seen as part of a larger mission that motivates and gives us satisfaction.
She emphasizes that happiness comes from experiencing frequent positive emotions – whether it be joy, curiosity, pride or empathy. These emotions can be generated through conversations with colleagues, short walks or even a dessert during a break.
Not living just for the weekend means building a more balanced, richer, and connected life with yourself and others – every day of the week.
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