Are you always on the go? 

Most of us are. 

Life’s become a sprint, and we’re the never-tiring runners, chasing endless tasks. Emails. Meetings. Laundry. Does it ever stop?

Here’s an offbeat idea: how about a ‘do-nothing’ day?

Imagine it. A day, an hour, heck, even a couple of minutes of sweet, sweet nothing. No agenda, no chores, just you and your thoughts. Sound strange? Stick with me here.

This isn’t just loafing around. It’s like stopping to smell the roses, but you’re the rose. Picture a meandering river: ever notice how the water’s calmest when it’s not rushing? That’s you on a ‘do-nothing’ day.

The Italian city of Ivrea has a festival where people throw oranges at each other. Crazy, right?

But they love it. That’s the thrill of breaking routines. That’s the joy of doing nothing.

Taking a ‘do-nothing’ day is a bit like gifting yourself a quiet beach holiday but for your mind. It’s space to recharge, reboot, and find fresh energy. You’ll feel like a cat stretching lazily in the sunshine, ready to spring into action.

So, dare to pause. Dare to do nothing. You might be amazed at how this seemingly lazy habit could be the energizing spark you never knew you needed.