11 things unsuccessful people do over the weekend

11 things unsuccessful people do over the weekend11 things unsuccessful people do over the weekendEverybodys working for the weekend, but how you spend your two days off may say something about how successful you are.What you get up to doesnt really matter, per se. If you prefer lounging around the house to spontaneous adventures, thats great You probably need that time to wind down.But when it comes to weekends, the main thing that separates successful people from unsuccessful people is mindfulness.Are you planning ahead and truly thinking about how to spend your free time?Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHere are 11 things thatunsuccessfulpeople tend to do over the weekend - and why you should avoid themThey forget to scheduleNot every minute of every hour of your weekend needs to be planned out, but its good to have a general idea of what youd like to do or get done - even if youre just scheduling downtime.Thatll allow you to protect your time, and maybe even schedule in some fun events.They ignore loved onesIt can be hard to make time for the ones you care about during the hectic week. Make up for that over the weekend.They let technology take overPut away your phone. Shut off your work email - and make it clear to your coworkers that you wont be responding. Dont get addicted to technology.They forget to unwindWhether youre unwinding alone or going out with friends, make sure to do something that makes you happy during your time off.They sleep the entire timeMaybe you drank too much on Friday and are recovering. Maybe youre just super tired. Either way, this could really mess up your sleep cycle, and you probably need to fix that.They rack up expensesYou pinch pennies all week, and then blow it all over the weekend.Heck, you shouldtreat yourselfevery once in a while. That being said, if youre overspending on the weekends on frivolities that you dont ne ed, then its time to consider some cheap but fun options,like staycations or free local events.They avoid taking time to reflectDuring your busy week, it can be difficult to snag some time to just think about your life and goals. Its important to check in with yourself every once in a while.They arent presentOn Fridays, its a great idea to set out an agenda for the next Monday. Being prepared is great being a workaholic is not.Kick back and relax a bit on Saturday and SundayThey laze around and regret itChilling out over the weekend is definitely a great way to unwind. But if your slothfulness is making you bored or bummed out - or causing you to neglect important errands and chores - then you may want to rethink how you spend your Saturdays and Sundays.Theyre stressed outAt the other end of the spectrum are people who pack too much into their weekend schedule.In order to be productive (and therefore successful) at work, its important to use the weekend to recharge your batteries. If your weekends include zero downtime, then youll never feel rested or refreshed, which can be detrimental to your success.They get too comfortable with the time offSunday nights are the perfect time to plan for the week ahead. You can make a to-do list, update or review your calendar, or just think about what it is youd like to accomplish in the coming days.This article originally appeared on Business Insider.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people