Weekends are the perfect pause button. It’s a time to catch your breath after a hectic week. But what if you could go beyond just resting and actually reset your future? Whether you’re trying to secure the bag, sharpen your skills, or simply level up your life, your weekend can be the launching pad for something bigger.

Here are five ‘smart’ things to do with your weekend that your future self will genuinely be grateful for, not just next Monday.

1. Do a 48-Hour Digital Detox (Yes, Really)

Your brain is tired. All those WhatsApp pings, TikTok scrolls, and emails have taken a toll. A digital detox doesn’t mean disappearing from the planet; it just means intentionally logging off to reconnect with real life.

Use this weekend to:

• Journal and reflect on your goals
• Go for long, intentional walks without your phone
• Have face-to-face conversations with people you care about

Even a half-day break from the noise can help you come back mentally stronger, more focused, and way less anxious.

2. Update Your CV And LinkedIn Profile (Before You Actually Need It)

The job you want might not exist yet, but when it shows up, will you be ready?

Use this weekend to:

• Refresh your CV with recent wins or achievements
• Add relevant certifications (especially if you’re doing courses like those on MTN Skills Academy!)
• Update your LinkedIn summary to reflect your ambitions

Think of your LinkedIn and CV as your digital billboard. The cleaner and clearer it is, the more opportunities you attract.

Why? Your future self will walk into interviews prepared and get the “congratulations” email.

3. Start That Side Hustle You’ve Been Daydreaming About

That T-shirt brand, food business, virtual assistant gig, photography hustle, or YouTube channel won’t start itself.

The first step doesn’t have to be perfect, but it needs to happen. Sketch your logo, register your business name, start an Instagram page, or just map out your business plan. Your weekend is the perfect low-pressure space to test and tinker.

Why? Your future self might look back at this weekend as the day everything changed.

4. Learn a Lucrative New Skill (for Free!)

You already are the king or queen of scrolling. You might as well scroll with purpose. The MTN Skills Academy offers free, practical courses in areas like digital marketing, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, coding, and more. They are all designed to help young Nigerians earn more, become work-ready, or start their own hustle.

Whether you’re trying to break into tech, boost your CV, or launch your side gig, this is the move. The best part? It’s 100% free and online. That means you can chill in your living room and still be investing in your future bank account.

Why? Complete one module every weekend, and in a month, you’ll be shocked at how much you’ve grown.

5. Write Yourself a Letter (Set a Reminder to Open It in 6 Months)

This might feel a little bit cheesy, but it’s one of the most powerful things you can do.

Write a letter to your future self:

• Talk about what you’re proud of
• Set some goals
• Speak encouragement into the next version of you

Seal it in your email drafts or a notebook. Set a calendar reminder to read it in six months. It’s a time capsule that will keep you accountable and show you how far you’ve come.

Why? Your future self will probably cry a little. And that’s beautiful.

Now, to finish the sermon: weekends are also for resetting, realigning, and rebuilding. Doing just one of these six things each weekend can transform your months into momentum. So, this weekend, ask yourself: What will my future self thank me for?

And then go do it.