There is no other way to begin this without stating the obvious which is not so obvious.
You are allowed to take the day off and do absolutely nothing.?
You are allowed to be unproductive.?
You are allowed to sit on your couch all day long, watching television, eating a hearty meal and sleeping early.?
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Take for example that you have been working on a project or a specific deadline. You are working nights, mornings and weekends to make it happen. Once the work is done and you have managed to push through, instead of jumping onto the next big thing, you need to take the day off.?
That's because over time we run down on our emotional resources. Every so often, whenever you get the chance, taking the day off and doing absolutely nothing will make us more creative, sharper at problem-solving and better at coming up with more unique ideas, a perspective presented in a reported published in National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine.?
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And, an afternoon spent doing absolutely nothing is a great productivity tool because if your energy is totally diminished, productivity won't be very good.?Chris Bailey, a productivity expert and author of the blog 'A Life of Productivity' wrote in his essay.?
Lastly, an idle day can do wonders for your mental health. Whether you are coping with a mental health problem or not, making some time even if it's just an afternoon, to not check your phone, read a book or even talk to friends can help replenish you.?
Now that we have convinced you to take the day off, most people wouldn't know what to do. It's not surprising considering studies show that people send 40% fewer emails on their day off in comparison to a regular day at work. And thanks to smartphones and tablets, it becomes nearly impossible to get your brain some much-desired beauty rest. So what should you do?
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Be unapologetically lazy. Switch off your phone and don't make any plans with any friends or family. Get into your most comfy clothes and pick one corner of the house where you can spend hours without moving. We recommend a couch and a television. Bring out whatever snacks make you happy and keep them near. Watch and eat endlessly.?
We aren't recommending anything else because almost any other activity like cooking will require stress over ingredients, a date will cause all sorts of anxiety about the right clothes and how to be charming for three hours or more and even meeting family can be stressful for some. So do absolutely nothing and just be lazy. Trust us, it's important for all of us.?
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