Spending your weekends glued to the couch? It might be time for a change. Take a cue from people who’ve made it to the top — even the world’s biggest workaholics know how to properly unplug. Being exhausted after a long week isn’t a reason to waste your days off; it’s a reason to learn how to recharge the right way.
Every high achiever has their own trick for resetting on the weekend. AdmiGram.com rounded up 10 relaxation habits from some of the most successful people out there. Read on and steal a few for yourself!
Weekend Habits of Highly Successful People
Oprah Winfrey
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— sits in silence
One of the most influential women in media still carves out 20 minutes, twice a day, to simply sit in silence. What was once a well-kept secret among yogis has gone mainstream — even the corporate world now embraces meditation as a tool for boosting productivity, lowering stress, and improving overall health. The most successful people always make time for stillness.
Bob Iger
— wakes up early
The longtime Disney CEO built his routine around a 4:30 a.m. wake-up call. Successful people don’t sleep in until noon on Sundays — not even until 11. Studies show our brains are sharpest 2 to 4 hours after waking up, so getting up a little earlier on weekends can give you a real edge.
Benjamin Franklin
— makes a plan
One of America’s Founding Fathers famously asked himself every morning: “What good shall I do this day?” Successful people treat even small daily goals as worth planning for — weekends included. Sure, you can relax. But that’s no excuse to drift through the day without direction.
Steve Jobs
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— prioritizes what matters
Weekends are for reconnecting — with the people in your life, and with the parts of yourself that get lost during the workweek. Spend time with friends, kids, or a partner. It won’t grow your bank account or boost your résumé, but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Even Apple’s famously driven co-founder made a point of sitting down for family dinners.
Tim Ferriss
— skips the multitasking
Conventional wisdom says the more you juggle, the more you get done. It’s not true. High performers know multitasking quietly kills productivity. Ferriss himself sticks to no more than two priorities a day to stay sharp and effective.
Warren Buffett
— makes time for a hobby
He’s one of the most successful investors in history — and in his downtime, he plays the ukulele. Truly successful people tend to be well-rounded ones, and their hobbies prove it. Even “quiet” pastimes, like knitting or painting, can spark creativity and melt away stress.
Bill Gates
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— reflects on the week
Microsoft’s co-founder once said that while it’s good to celebrate wins, it’s even more important to learn from failure. Reflection shouldn’t be a once-a-year habit — and weekends are the perfect moment to look back at the past week with a clear head.
Jack Dorsey
— resets for the week ahead
Twitter’s co-founder is famous for 16-hour workdays — but Saturdays are for rest. He takes long walks, clears his head, and then, come Sunday, does what Bill Gates does: reflects and plans. For successful people, the weekend isn’t downtime from success — it’s part of the strategy. Prep on Sunday, and Monday takes care of itself.
Anna Wintour
— stays active
Vogue’s longtime editorial powerhouse makes time for an hour of tennis every single day. She’s not alone — Richard Branson swears by kitesurfing, and plenty of billionaires log serious miles as marathon runners. Successful people understand that a sharp mind starts with a moving body, and weekends are no exception.
Jay-Z
— never lets up
The rapper-turned-mogul built an empire on relentless momentum. His approach: never fully switch off. Big ambitions don’t get realized on wishful thinking alone — they take consistent, hard work. But with enough experience, even hustle can start to feel like play.
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