Day 19 'Happy Weekend'

It's one of life's great mysteries - why can many of us spring out of bed bright and early at the weekend but find weekday mornings so difficult? 

A sunny Saturday afternoon on Belfast Lough

Well of course it's all about motivation. Even though I enjoy my job I enjoy the weekends off a lot more and don't want to waste time lying in bed! 

However, it is important to get the balance right - we all need 'down time' to relax and recharge our batteries, and if we fill every waking moment then down time is likely to suffer. Now and then that doesn't matter, but if you push yourself day after day, week after week without adequate rest, the strain will begin to show in your body. 

So next time you're planning an action packed weekend make sure you plan some rest time too!