16 things successful people do over long weekends

Don't squander your long weekend. Alexey Lesik/Shutterstock

• In honor of Memorial Day, some people in the US are enjoying a long weekend.

• Business Insider reached out to some experts on how to set yourself up for success when you have an extra day off.

• Their suggestions focused on prioritizing tasks, setting technology guidelines, and spending time with loved ones.

Memorial Day is here, and that could mean you have an extra day off to add to your normal weekend.

But how should you spend your long weekend?

If you're not sure how to make the most of the next few days, we've got some ideas.

In addition to reflecting on the sacrifice of those who lost their lives while serving in America's military, here are 17 things successful people can do before and over long weekends: