Over the past few decades, many countries have had one- or two-day weekends. Weekends are an important time to unplug from daily work and recharge. They also provide a good opportunity to think about things more deeply.

Programmers (developers or software engineers) are a very special profession compared to others, although there are many jobs that require the use of computers.

Inspired by "14 Things Successful People Do on Weekends" written by Jacqueline Smith, here I summarize the beneficial things programmers can do on weekends.

I hope that if you are a programmer, you can share your thoughts about your weekend plans.

1. Spend time with family and friends.

On weekdays, programmers in the technology field are usually very busy, so leave the weekends for your family and friends. This is also something people in other fields should do.

2. A day without a computer (No Computer Day)

Some people have tried going without technology, which means not using any technology during the day. It may be unrealistic to completely disconnect from computers, but at least some can be avoided. Not touching a computer basically means no computer-related work (like coding).

3. Outdoor activities: go on a trip, cycling, running, fishing, boating.

You can use your weekend time to exercise. Parks are everywhere now; you should do some exercise to strengthen your body.

4. Do housework at home.

Use the weekend time to cook with your family at home and take care of the plants together.

5. Reading.

Studies have shown that reading is very beneficial to the brain. It can not only make you empathetic, charming, cultivated, and affect the people around you,

but also keep you mentally healthy and quick-thinking.

Finding a quiet environment is very important. You can go to a school or public library to read.

6. Write a diary/blog.

Writing can help you sort out your thoughts and think more clearly.

7. Draw some mind maps to make difficult things simple.

If writing is too old-fashioned, you can also draw some diagrams. You can draw on paper. There are also many good online tools to create beautiful diagrams, such as Lucidchart, infographics, MindMeister, Sea Quail DatabaseDiagram tools, etc.

8. Interpersonal relationships.

Interpersonal relationships are very important! We need to build connections! These are not only things that business people should do; we programmers should also possess this ability!

Original address: http://www.programcreek.com/2012/10/8-things-programmers-can-do-at-weekends/

Translation by IT Jianghu!