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[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

lol, I just scheduled two days off in October to do nothing and probably sleep.

[–] PMmeTrebuchets@lemmy.zip 11 points 2 days ago

I just did this for the first time. Legit stayed home, slept a shit ton, and played video games. Felt amazing afterwards (as in, not so tired). Highly recommend, and I'm probably going to set up another one soon.

I was just telling my boyfriend, “It’s not like I can go anywhere on vacation, and it’s such a bummer to have to come back to work after extended time off. However, having a random day or two off per month always makes me happier. It’s like a little (paid) holiday and I can celebrate it how I want, and that may mean sleeping.”

Perhaps the habit of “pre-planning mental health days” just makes too much sense to deny. Work can plan around my absence, and I get the day off I need. Everybody wins!