For many of us, weekdays mean being stressed, overworked and constantly connected, with little time for pause or reflection. When the weekend comes around, it can be difficult to de-stress, slow down and unplug.
What we need is an oasis of well-being, wisdom and wonder. Enter Serenity Saturdays, an extension of our Third Metric initiative to redefine success beyond money and power.
Consider the initiative as your permission (and motivation) to enjoy your weekend -- to spend your Saturdays unplugged, blissed out and peaceful -- all things that will make you more creative and productive in the week ahead. Your brain (and boss) will thank you come Monday.
Last week, we asked readers to send in photos of themselves doing exactly what it is that makes them feel at peace. Below, find a few of our favorite serenity selfies. If you want to be featured in next week's roundup, post a selfie of you experiencing weekend bliss to Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #SerenitySelfie.
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True Love = Pure Bliss. #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/4SuRjC94PS
— Sierra Lidgett (@sierralidgett13) December 1, 2013
"Catching Rays" on a chilly Saturday in November... @GPSforSoul #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/2dkO82FVVW
— Life in Every Breath (@Lifeiebreath) November 24, 2013
#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/WLTVR53nkU
— AEPR Alison Elsner (@allalis) November 24, 2013
#SerenitySelfie I had no idea JJ took this pic. Can you tell I love the Sun? :) At Chautauqua park in boulder. pic.twitter.com/o3uukf7Yt4
— David Swaisgood (@drswaisgood07) November 24, 2013
Prep work for the coming work week is done, jazz Christmas is on and a hot cup of coffee to enjoy. #serenityselfie pic.twitter.com/p07gFXs03G
— Erika R (@bflosnowangel) November 23, 2013
.@HealthyLiving My zen. #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/mPH1VOudo6
— Shelli Johnson (@johnsonfore) November 8, 2013
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— Kesia Vazquez (@februaryfriend) November 10, 2013
#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/s91UUi4fPZ
— Ms. America (@dental257) November 9, 2013
#SerenitySelfie USMC Poolee finishing strong! 3mi 26:42 pic.twitter.com/FrmWfI5AWh
— Jon Wilson (@MakeMeMarine) November 9, 2013
me in my favorite place #SerenitySelfies! it's easy to see! pic.twitter.com/CKuERd73VC
— Susan Burke Mangano (@susila55) September 21, 2013
My Little Man brightens up my life! #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/mv6E0BMALT
— Vanessa Gonzalez (@NoahsMommyNess) November 2, 2013
This is me & aussie chilling on an autumn Tahoe afternoon #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/GHg1P0N7LA
— Cal Orey (@CallieSimon) November 3, 2013
#SerenitySelfie early morning coffee + hot tub = serenity Saturday pic.twitter.com/HCCHqxwR8z
— Kellyanne P (@kayperr) November 3, 2013
@MatildaClar #serenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/1gkTioOwRy
— Matilda (@MatildaClar) November 3, 2013
#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/NhS41RBlk1
— Blonde_Bunnie (@Blonde_Bunnie) October 19, 2013
On the farm #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/tAIs3ElkuI
— Regina Van Patten (@ginavp) October 19, 2013
#SerenitySelfie Sat morning walk on Main Beach in East Hampton with Oskar & his ball. A nice start to the weekend. pic.twitter.com/pNVLTtg3aa
— Roy Cohen (@RoyCohen) October 19, 2013
Always Keep A Smile Best Medicine EVER! :D ##SerenitySelfie. pic.twitter.com/LnciSpZhfo
— ♛Queen Mattie B.♪ (@QueenStar101) October 19, 2013
#SerenitySelfie #gjrlsbestfriend pic.twitter.com/uxVL7l7lH5
— kim shearon (@nononsensebakin) October 12, 2013
Let it shine <3 Bliss.="" ="">
— Joanna Kay Plotner (@JoannKay) October 12, 2013
#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/zMbRZ0s5pH
— 5th_realm (@Empyreal7) October 13, 2013
During the summer this is how we decompress... Sooo relaxing! #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/UEd1cbvO0e
— Suzy Hughes Nat (@SuzyHugs2) October 12, 2013
#serenitysaturday pic.twitter.com/9arkm5or20
— Lawrie Covey (@Lawrig1) October 12, 2013
#SerenitySelfie @ Corona del Mar - http://t.co/m9uvOB3ijU pic.twitter.com/QHmrcFgnQm
— SR (@StephaneRoyer) October 3, 2013
“@GPSforSoul: How do you find serenity? Tweet/Instagram a photo with #SerenitySelfie -- we want to see!” pic.twitter.com/iRxME1kaND
— ★Liliana Pertenava (@LilianPertenava) October 3, 2013
#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/GXdY7CL1N1
— Mariam Devash (@MariamDevash) October 5, 2013
Enjoying a front row seat on the river boat tour at Wakulla Springs.#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/2Z9Ao0lVH1
— Tiffany Dotson (@Girl_Dotson) September 29, 2013
From Cymera #SerenitySelfie #Peace #Love #IAmHere #Me pic.twitter.com/Cq4taLyCWP
— Keyon (@redjuly7) September 22, 2013
#SerenitySelfie & Jay Bear pic.twitter.com/E4CjyWHNp1
— Nicole Moreau (@ElixirChartreus) September 21, 2013
#SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/wHnWA5r3Q4
— Grace Martinez (@gramarala) September 21, 2013
@GPSforSoul #SerenitySelfie in #Arizona for the weekend pic.twitter.com/bj5NQWA5yL
— Clarissa (@Clarissa_Laskey) September 14, 2013
#serenityselfie pic.twitter.com/XN5sRRGecx
— Chelsea Burton (@albichurton) September 14, 2013
"@ariannahuff: Happy weekend 2U2. Unplugging & recharging. Lake Como #Italy #SerenitySelfie http://t.co/xybWH9mklg" pic.twitter.com/UBxtZYxuFN
— Marc J. Beaulieu (@MotorcycleMarc) September 14, 2013
Piper's Serenity Selfie #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/FJy9eHaIJQ
— James Carroll (@JimBearNC) September 7, 2013
Happy weekend! Unplug&recharge. Girls at the ball game! #SerenitySelfie http://t.co/wMaSa3xdoC @Hails3 @SabsFreitas pic.twitter.com/3URLru0j3n
— Jill K Stoddart (@jkdstodds) September 14, 2013
.@ariannahuff #serenityselfie pic.twitter.com/ROmMaXWHU0
— Cadence King (@cadencek) September 14, 2013
#serenityselfie pic.twitter.com/N4Uy1trGyq
— Chabil Mar Resort (@BelizeResortCMV) September 7, 2013
#SerenitySelfie -- Go, Dodgers! pic.twitter.com/XkLXwYH7k9
— Susan Russell (@revsusanrussell) August 30, 2013
@HuffingtonPost how about #SerenityBaby :-) #SerenitySelfie pic.twitter.com/EYHwgtCm5E
— Penny Lawrence-Grant (@PennyGrant) August 30, 2013
#serenityselfie @HuffingtonPost pic.twitter.com/1Av0MIPdc9
— Melody Jensen (@FLJensen1) August 30, 2013
Say no more..! #SerenitySelfie @ariannahuff @HuffingtonPost pic.twitter.com/kqP41GMP3o
— alastair greer (@WellBeSolutions) September 2, 2013
Took a speed boat for snorkeling, kayaking and sightseeing at the National Marine Park in Thailand. #serenityselfie pic.twitter.com/e4zGE4fGcb
— Shu_rosaline (@shu_rosaline) September 3, 2013
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