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394 - Tired on Monday? Try These 3 Weekend Habits to Recharge Your Nervous System


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There’s nothing worse than hitting Sunday night exhausted, resentful, and already bracing for Monday.

For years, my Saturdays and Sundays were one long to-do list: laundry, errands, meal prep, cleaning, maybe even “getting ahead” on work. 

By Sunday night, I wasn’t recharged—I was exhausted and already dreading Monday.

Here’s the thing: weekends aren’t meant to just help you recover. They’re meant to restore.

Recovery is passive. Restoration is active. 

And if you want to step into Monday with energy and presence, you need habits that actually reset your nervous system—not just your calendar.

In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m sharing three simple, science-backed habits that will transform how you use your weekends:

  • 🔹 Slow, unstructured mornings — how easing into the day resets your cortisol rhythm and helps you stay grounded
  •  🔹 Natural light + movement — why getting outside is one of the fastest ways to restore your circadian rhythm and regulate stress hormones
  •  🔹 One thing just for you — how pleasure, flow, and play aren’t frivolous, but essential for resilience

✨ Because here’s the truth: restoration isn’t selfish. It’s what makes you resourced, creative, and present—for yourself, your work, and your people.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to make your weekends work for you, not against you.

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