7 New York City execs share the weekend routines that help them recharge

Courtesy of Nadia Boujarwah

Here's how to make the most of your precious free time. Nadia Boujarwah, pictured, is the cofounder and CEO of Dia&Co.

• Business Insider asked seven New York City-based CEOs how they spend their weekends.
• Many combine exercise and socializing.
• Some don't work at all; some spend time on big-picture work projects.

It stinks to show up to work Monday morning and feel like you squandered your precious two days off.

That's especially true if you're an executive and need to be 100% on your game during the workweek.

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So how exactly should you make the most of the (freakin') weekend?

We asked seven New York City-based executives to tell us how they typically spend Saturdays and Sundays. Some work; some work out; some socialize; some do it all.

Read on for ideas you can implement in your own life, immediately.