When you are constantly busy, it might be hard to imagine what you should do when you have a few days off. If you have a few free days from work, here are some tips that will help you unwind, relax, and recharge your body and mind.

Errands first, relax later

It’s very tempting to just spend your entire break relaxing, only to find out that you had a ton of errands to do. By nighttime, your anxiety will take over and ruin a day that was supposed to be dedicated to yourself. For this reason, it’s essential to plan out your days accordingly: find the tasks that absolutely must be done, and take care of them before going to any of the relaxing activities that you have planned for the day. However, don’t let these chores take over your entire day; the idea is to unwind and relax, not spend the day running errands.

For most people, their days off are days that can be dedicated to catching up on tasks. However, it’s essential to balance out these tasks with some activities to relax and release some pent-up stress.

Dedicate some time for working out

Now that you got your errands out of the way, it’s time to start relaxing. And what better way to take the edge off than with a good workout? Spend some time doing some light exercise—nothing that could strain your body or otherwise hurt you in any way. The idea is to trigger the release of endorphins so that, after you’re done, you can bask in the pleasure of hormone-induced goodness. To top it all off, you can schedule a spa day to enjoy a good rubbing on your sore muscles.

Pamper yourself

For the ladies out there, there’s so much more to do for unwinding than a simple spa day. Sure, while getting a massage is an excellent way to relax, you’ll have little to show for it after everything is said and done. For this reason, instead of a spa, you could get a manicure, pedicure, or even get a new haircut. Sure, it’s not the same as getting a massage, but changing your look and getting your nails done is a way to metaphorically “turn the page” and get ready for the upcoming days of heavy work and stress. Besides, these treatments are usually more affordable than, say, taking a weekend vacation or spending a day at the spa. If you’re on a budget, then this is the ideal way to relax on your day off.

Catch a movie

Visiting your local IMAX or movie theater is a great way to end a day of relaxation. If you’re a fan of the films or are merely looking for something to do on the lazy days off, you could drive or walk (endorphins!) to your local theater and catch a movie. Be sure to bring your own sweets or treats to the theaters if they don’t have your favorites on sale, as well as to make it easier on your pockets.

Go for a stroll

In this day and age, finding the energy to go out for a walk is an uphill battle with all the electronic entertainment we have access to nowadays. This is the perfect excuse to make the extra effort and go out of your way to take a walk in your local park. With all the practical ways that modern devices and gadgets can keep us engaged at home, it’s easy to forget how awesome and relaxing nature can be. Heck, you could even compromise and bring a blanket to the park so you can lie down on the grass and have fun on your phone, but in a place outside your home.

Go shopping

There are seldom things more relaxing than taking a day off to walk around your mall and browse. Better yet, if you have the money to spare, you could even visit your favorite stores and buy a thing or two for your hard work—we all know you deserve it.

Lounge around the home

We’ve mentioned plenty of stuff that you can do that require actually going outside your home. But, what if you actually, genuinely enjoy spending time alone in your house? If this is the case, feel free to pick up some snacks, choose a show from your favorite streaming service, and spend your day binge watching it. This is more effective if you first take care of any chores you might have to do, so you can relax and binge without regrets.