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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Almost ALL Brits suffer Bank Holiday burnout – and finish the weekend more tired than they started, survey reveals
NEARLY nine in 10 Brits have suffered ' bank holiday burnout' – and are more exhausted after a busy long weekend than they were before it started. A poll of 2,000 adults found 42 per cent feel pressure to make the most of the extra day off, losing an average of four hours of sleep compared to normal weekends. 3 And almost one in six (16 per cent) try to fit in as many activities as possible into one long weekend. As a result, 84 per cent have found themselves engaged in a social plan they can't get out of, wishing they'd made time to actually relax instead. Many try to make the most of their time by cramming in productive activities like gardening (33 per cent), cleaning and tidying (29 per cent), and finally tackling long-postponed DIY projects (26 per cent). The research, commissioned by Premier Inn, has found that to fit in their bank holiday plans, 94 per cent will sacrifice sleep by either going to bed later or getting up earlier – or both. But according to sleep experts, this creates "social jetlag", which mimics the symptoms of traditional jetlag. With two thirds of Brits - and almost nine in 10 Gen Z respondents - admitting they have experienced this phenomenon after a bank holiday. Sleep expert for the hotel brand, James Wilson - also known as The Sleep Geek, said: 'We're all guilty of trying to pack too much into a long weekend. 'We tend to stay up later, wake up later, catch up on household chores, eat at odd times, and maybe drink a bit more than usual – all this throws your body clock off track, and you could end up with 'social jetlag'.' The study found that when it comes to what they would prefer to do with their bank holidays, more time outdoors (23 per cent), lounging in the sun (21 per cent), and simply doing nothing (22 per cent) were among the most popular. However, fewer people take the opportunity to venture further afield for some relaxation – only 17 per cent spend a day at the beach, and just 16 per cent go on spontaneous getaways. Instead of relaxing, six in 10 admit to overloading their schedules – agreeing to plans they didn't really want to make (25 per cent), waking up early despite feeling exhausted (25 per cent), or travelling back late and heading straight into work the next day (16 per cent). As a result, 21 per cent of workers feel they need an extra day off to recover, citing going back to work again (15 per cent), not sleeping properly (16 per cent) and trying to please everyone (15 per cent) as the most exhausting parts of the long weekend. And on returning to a four-day working week, 14 per cent are concerned about falling behind on emails, 13 per cent feel worried about their to-do list, and 12 per cent feel stressed about cramming five days of work into four, according to the survey conducted by OnePoll. It also emerged factors which contribute to more restful sleep include fresh sea air (30 per cent), a more comfortable bed (30 per cent) and a change of scenery (11 per cent). A spokesperson for Premier Inn said: 'We want to put the 'holiday' back into 'Bank Holiday'. 'We know how easily those extra Bank Holiday days can fill up with life admin like catching up on emails, running errands and cleaning the house, but it's important to remember that it's supposed to be a holiday. 'Our sleep expert and research highlight the value of taking a proper, well-earned break – whether it's a mini-break to the coast, making time for a spontaneous getaway or just having a change of scenery. 'A change can be as restorative as rest and making time to pause the life admin and truly unwind will leave us feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready for the days ahead.' TOP TIPS FROM SLEEP EXPERT TO RECOVER FROM 'SOCIAL JET LAG' 1. Cut yourself some slack If your sleep isn't great on Monday night, don't feel guilty about it. Having fun is important for your mental health, and by simply accepting that Tuesday might be a bit tougher, you'll probably sleep better just by not stressing about it. 2. Soak up the sunshine Getting some natural light early in the day is like a reset button for your body clock. Even 15-20 minutes during the day can make a huge difference. Do it as early as possible – especially on Tuesday – and keep it going all week. 3. Eat like your rhythm depends on it Your circadian rhythm isn't just driven by light – it's also influenced by when you eat. Try to eat your meals at regular times from Tuesday onwards, and avoid heavy meals less than three hours before bedtime. 4. Move your body, but don't overdo it Exercise is brilliant for sleep. but timing matters. If you're sleep-deprived and usually exercise early, maybe skip that 6am HIIT class on Tuesday. Moving your body is great, but swap high intensity workouts for something gentler like a walk until you're back in sync. 5. Put the sleep tracker down Sleep trackers can be insightful, but if you already know sleep might not be brilliant, staring at a number telling you what you already feel isn't going to help. In fact, obsessing over your sleep (known as orthosomnia) can make it worse – so take the data with a pinch of salt until things are back to normal. 3 3
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Why the Three-Day Weekend Is the Best Time to Date
Credit - Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: t_kimura/Getty Images, Klaus Vedfelt—Getty Images,) So many people genuinely want to start dating, but are reluctant to actually put themselves out there. Whether it's because of fear of rejection or the allure of an evening in with a good book, favorite show, or a beloved pet, getting started dating when you've gotten comfortable being single can be a big hurdle. I don't see dating success as a result of playing a numbers game, but it's clear that if you don't actively try to meet new people, you'll never find the kind of relationship you want. As the unofficial beginning of summer kicks off with Memorial Day weekend, it may be helpful to think of this as the start of your next dating season, too. Because believe it or not, a three-day weekend is the best time to date. Of course, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who we have lost to combat and war, but it is also one of the very few nationally recognized long weekends we get in the U.S. People tend to also take additional time off to enjoy good weather and time with friends and family. With an increase in invites to social engagements and gatherings that bring lots of different people together, you can begin constructing your new dating strategy, one that takes into account how much time and energy you actually have for dating. More and more people want to meet potential partners 'in the wild', and that means making the most of any social time you get. An extra weekend day gives people enough free time to run any necessary errands and be refreshed enough to attend an event or two. Just getting together with people and starting to flex that muscle can be a good change of pace from staying in and being isolated. Besides helping to solidify existing relationships, socializing has health benefits like improving cognition, reducing stress, improving mood, and even increasing longevity. You also don't have to have a big social circle to reap these benefits. It's easy to show up to a Memorial Day gathering and stick close to people you already know, but approaching the long weekend with the intention of expanding your social circle means that you'll need to talk to a few new people. While you're out, connecting with strangers can boost your odds of meeting someone you may want to date. This doesn't have to happen directly, though it might. You can befriend someone who ends up inviting you to hang out with other people, which will widen your social circle. Meeting someone to date through friends is still a tried-and-true method, but it requires some effort on your part. Dating apps are full of inactive profiles of people who tried and either were successfully matched with someone or let their accounts go dormant. This might even be you. If you've been curious about jumping back into dating, don't just open the app and start swiping away; take a moment to look at your old profile and give it a refresh. Read More: Cringe Is Part of Dating. Embrace It Each time we decide to date, our goals may be different from the last time we tried. We may have thought we wanted one thing, gotten it, and learned it wasn't right for us. Maybe you even have a new photo where you feel like your best self that you want to update! If you return to dating apps, make sure that the person you present yourself to be aligns with how you want to date now. Think about what kind of relationship you are open to (casual, long-term, both) and how you would like to spend time with someone. Update your interests and absolutely include new photos of you enjoying your life. These updates will help make the matches you make more meaningful. During a long weekend, you have time to indulge in activities that maybe you've always wanted to try but never made time for. Thinking about these as ways you could meet new people is also a plus. In fact, if you're not sure how to use this extra time and are prone to inertia when you don't have a plan, consider signing up for an activity that will guarantee you will meet at least a handful of new people, like a team sport, a class, or a local cultural event. If it's in your budget to travel, go somewhere that sees an influx of people over the holiday. Bring a single friend or two so you can be each other's wing person and focus on trying new things and having experiences that you can't have back home. If the thought of starting to date sounds a little daunting, you can focus on using the three-day weekend as a jump-off to being more social. You don't have to go from staying in every night to scheduling five dates a week. You'll find your stride and avoid burning out before the end of summer by doing things you love, trying something new, and widening your circle of friends. It's amazing what one extra day off will do. Contact us at letters@
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Sudbury police charge seven with impaired driving over long weekend
OPP Sgt. Kyle Arnold urges caution as Road Safety Week runs through the long weekend & Safe Boating Week begins. Give safety tips for everyone.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
45 best May long weekend sales in Canada — shop Victoria Day deals up to 75% off at Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and more
As a shopping editor, part of my job is to find the best sales and deals available for Canadians on any given day. That task becomes far easier when it's a long weekend, as many retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy and Coach Outlet, tend to drop limited-time weekend deals. This May long weekend is a great example of that. Right now, Canadians can still shop thousands of deals on tech, home and living, beauty, fashion and more, thanks to a bevy of Victoria Day long weekend sales. Whether you're in the market for a new pair of hiking shoes or hoping to snag spring gardening and cleaning essentials for less, this weekend is a fantastic time to save some (serious) cash. Below, we've rounded up some of Canada's best long weekend sales, ranging from clothing to lawn care. Keep scrolling to shop the edit. Amazon Canada: Save on Amazon devices, name-brand beauty tools and more. Best Buy Canada: Best Buy is having an Early Summer Sale to celebrate the long weekend. Shop hundreds of limited-time deals on ASUS, Samsung, Shark and more. Lenovo: Save up to 64% on laptops, gaming mouses and more. Walmart Canada: Select devices, including Apple AirPods and Beats headphones, are on sale. Adidas: Save on everything from racerback tank tops to everyday sneakers. Aldo: BOGO 40% off men's and women's shoes and accessories Alo Yoga: Score yoga and workout apparel for up to 40% off Buffalo Jeans: Refresh your wardrobe for summer and save up to 50% Coach: Take up to 50% off select styles. Coach Outlet: Save up to 70% on select styles. Columbia: Save 25% on men's and women's hiking shoes, apparel and more Crocs: Up to 50% off select styles. Dynamite: Take an extra 30% off sale items Everlane: Get up to 75% off spring dresses, jeans, tops and more Foot Locker: Up to 50% off adidas, New Balance, Nike and more Gap: Take 50% off all tees and shorts H&M:Save up to 40% across the entire site Harry Rosen: Save up to 40% on select styles from BOSS, Tom Ford, Acne Studios and more Holt Renfrew: Hundreds of items are on sale. Save on Saint Laurent, Gucci and more. Levi's: Take 30% off sitewide Lululemon: Lululemon made too much — shop the best men's and women's finds. Mango: Take 30% off everything with code EXTRA30 MEC: Save up to 50% on outdoor essentials, hiking apparel, camping gear and more Michael Kors: Take an extra 20% off with code SUNSHINE New Balance: 20% off select styles Nike: More than 200 items are on sale at Nike. Save on sneakers, apparel and more. The North Face: Shop the end-of-season sale and save 25 per cent on select styles Old Navy: Save on more than 7,000 styles for the whole family Roots: Deals up to 50% off that you won't want to miss. Sorel: A favourite of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton — save on boots, sneakers and more. SSENSE: Up to 50% off SS25 styles Anthropologie: Over 4,000 items are on sale — save on fashion, home and more. Bouclair: Take 25% off all regular-priced items Cozy Earth: Shop our editor's favourite sheets and save up to 55% this Victoria Day long weekend Emma Sleep: Take up to 60% off mattresses. Home Hardware: Save on barbecues, outdoor furniture, gardening essentials and more Monos: Save 10% on Monos' best-selling, editor-approved luggage. Silk & Snow: Save up to 15% sitewide Wayfair: Take up to 70% off during the Victoria Day clearance sale Charlotte Tilbury: Save 20% off sitewide with code MAGICMAY at checkout. Lelo: Save up to 50% on sex toys and wellness products. Lovehoney: Up to 50% off best-selling sex toys, lingerie and bondage PinkCherry: Up to 80% off clearance sex toys and 33% off sitewide Saje: Save on diffuser blends, diffusers and body care Sephora: Save on name-brand beauty from Fenty, Charlotte Tilbury, Fresh and more Tatcha: Take 20% off sitewide with code FRIEND25
CBC
19-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Winnipegers busy getting their gardens ready
The cool weather couldn't keep people away from nurseries, and many were working on their gardens as the long weekend marked the unofficial start to gardening season.
