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9 Activities You Can Do During The Weekdays For A Better Work-Life Balance

Life is not all about work, there's so much more to do!

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1. Catch a late night movie at the cinema

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Cinemas tend to have discounts on weekdays. Check out GSC, TGV or MBO's websites where they offer discount and deals during the weekdays!

2. Leave work on time and go for a jog

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End the day right after work by going for a jog. Studies show that running helps improve your mood and keeps you focused. Parks such as Taman Tun, Desa Park City and Bandar Utama are some excellent places for a jog.

3. Cheer up by grabbing some ice cream at Baskin Robbins on Wednesdays

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What better way to get over the middle of the week thanks to ice cream! Ice cream parlours such as Baskin Robbin offers discounts every Wednesday to offer a smile to weary workers who can't wait for the weekend.

4. Chill out and catch up over a drink with your buddies after work

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Hanging out with your friends is good. Hanging out with your friends with a drink is even better. There are plenty of bars and restaurants that serve excellent premium beers such as Kronenbourg 1664, Asahi and Corona. Check out interesting events too such as Kronenbourg 1664's Wednesday Fun Office Chair Race

5. Release tension by heading down to the spa for a massage

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You're super tired after clocking out from work. You're hungry but you're too tired to even eat. You just wanna go home. What you need is a massage. It helps promote blood circulation and relaxes all those tense muscles. Go on, try it!

6. Sweat away the stress by hitting the gym after work

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Take your mind off work by hitting the gym! Not only does it help release much needed tension, it also helps keep your body fit, healthy and strong! There are plenty of gyms located throughout the Klang Valley, so do check one that is best suited for you.

7. Cuddle up with your favourite book while drinking tea

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If you're not into going out, why not just find a quiet spot and recharge by drinking hot tea while reading? Tea is known as a good anti-depressant as it will help lift the mood. After all, nothing beats the comforts of your own home.

8. Get moving by switching your work shoes with your dance shoes

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Kuala Lumpur has many hotspots for dance. If you're into salsa, you can check out areas in Changkat Bukit Bintang and Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya! There are also other genres of dance such as Lindy Hopping (swing) which happens around Taman Desa.

9. Get your funny bone tickled by going to a stand up comedy show

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Laughter is the best medicine. There are plenty of great stand up shows right here in the Klang Valley! Jaya One hosts some pretty good stand up shows. Besides that, do check out MACC, a stand up show made up of comedy veteran Douglas Lim and his friends.

Learn to live it up a little. Find out other fun activities you can do around your area here