10 Activities for a Happy Hump Day

The middle of the week is both heaven and hell at the same time.

You can't deny that you count the days until the weekend especially when payday is on a Friday. You feel as if the days take longer than they should and all you want is to hurry home. Work becomes a pain you can't shake off. Your life shouldn't be that way! You can take control of your mood in the workplace even when your to-do list is overflowing.

Including activities after hours transforms your Wednesday into a fantastic hump day. These activities don't have to be grand. It can be as simple as splurging your hard earned money on shops at Vertis North or watching the sundown at your building's rooftop. You can check the list below for a variety of activities to end your hump day on a good note.

1. Indoor camping

Sleep deprived? Most people are hustling during the weekend lack sleep. Switching from their day job to their freelancing tasks and passion projects leaves them drained. The only time they can catch up on sleep is during the weekend or some unannounced holiday. Why head straight home after work? Set up a pillow fort and invite your significant other and children to lay with you. It doesn't matter if you're single, you can still enjoy the soft and cozy liar by yourself.

2. Shop for undies and bath essentials

Make it a self-care day! Nothing gives confidence and a hint of sexy that a matching set of lingerie. Treat yourself to lace brasserie and bottoms or boxers. It's time to add color to your nude and black pairs of underwear. Throw in shower gels, shampoos, shaving cream, lotions, and bars of soaps in your shopping bag. Spoil yourself with the luscious scents of these products.

3. Watch and observe

Some people enjoy watching people at a distance. It brings a sense of calmness and ease knowing that you are the same with the people around you. Spend time in busy places like a coffee shop, public park, train station, or airport. You can acquire information on people when you stay silent and observing your surroundings. If people watching isn't your thing, you can try bird watching or star gazing.

4. Catch a live act

Purchase tickets to your favorite band, orchestra, or theater play. Watch people perform their poetry pieces. Seeing live acts allows you to meet new people who can inspire you to act on your interests.

5. Visit a new place

Check out the new pizzeria in the area, the burger joint you haven't been to or the local museum showing your town's history. If you're feeling adventurous, take a leave from work to go over the travel itinerary you planned months ago. Fly to a new country if you have the means. Driving around the city or taking a different route home helps you discover establishments you can check out the next time you have nothing to do.

6. Spend quality time with family

Tight schedules and deadlines push you to miss on what's important - your health, family, friends. You can make it a habit to visit your grandparents, sister, mom, and dad every Wednesday. Catch up on your great times together over dinner. You can also set an afternoon tea for a change.

7. Hangout with friends

It becomes difficult to go out with friends as life progresses. They become immersed in their career, business endeavors, partners, or children. If you a day to spare, you can use it to meet up with high school buddies, college squad, and childhood BFFs. Don't forget to patch up with friends you ghosted.

8. Volunteer

Contribute to your community. Spearhead a project or join brainstorming sessions for the donation drive in your neighborhood. Checking the local community center for activities gives you an idea of upcoming dates you need to block on your calendar.

9. Join a discussion or debate

Participating in a debate allows you to explore different perspectives on a subject. Blogs, bulletin boards, and online threads are some places to discuss differing ideas, ideologies, thoughts, and theories. Sites like Quora, Reddit, and Medium provide a platform for open-minded and thirsty individuals yearning for knowledge.

10. Try a vegan dinner

Admit it or not, you consume unhealthy food during the work week. You eat deep-fried fast food high in sodium. There's also the slices of dessert and sweet snacks you grab each time you need a boost. Next hump day, give your body some love by preparing a sumptuous vegan dinner. Look for recipes on how you can put a twist on your leafy greens.

Hump day doesn't have to be dreary and depressing. You can use your creativity to come up with your formula for fun. You can do it alone or have some company to double the impact of your Wednesdays.