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A day of doing nothing at all, how nice that sounds. You don’t worry about anything for a while: no work, no studies, no household chores, nothing at all. A day of lazing around sounds like something you shouldn’t do, but it’s actually okay to spend a day in rest mode every now and then. This is why.
You can solve problems more easily afterwards
We all encounter problems in everyday life. Sometimes they are big problems, sometimes they are smaller things. Solving problems can sometimes feel very overwhelming. It is especially at times like this that it is good to take a step back every now and then. Completely cut yourself off from the problem and do nothing at all. This allows you to look at the situation with fresh eyes afterwards. Taking a good break also allows you to think more logically and make choices more easily.
It’s good for your creativity
If you let your brain wander for a while, the chance that you will come up with a good idea is much greater. You will always see that you come up with your best ideas when you least expect them. If you suffer from a creative block, it can be a good idea to do nothing for a day. Who knows, your next idea might just come along.
It’s good for your mood
Everyday life is stressful. You have to do a lot and there are a lot of people who have expectations. Pff, what energy that takes. The stress this causes can make you sleep less well and make you less cheerful over time. A lack of sleep does no one any good. A day of doing nothing serves as an extra moment of rest. This can really do wonders for your mood. Enjoy your moment of rest, you deserve it.
Doing nothing is actually good for your productivity
This may sound very contradictory, but a day of doing nothing is actually good for your productivity. If you try to be productive for too long at a time, you will lose focus. This means it takes longer to do certain things and you are therefore less productive. Taking regular breaks ensures that you can maintain your focus. After your day of doing nothing, you can go back to work with full concentration.