Do You need a Duvet Day? - Yes You Do
Duvet Day?? What the heck is Duvet Day? What the heck is a Duvet? (Doo-Vey) First a Duvet is a bedding cover stuffed and filled, originally with down. The Duvet is then placed in a Duvet Cover which looks like two top sheets sewn together with an opening at the top. I mean, it basically is what it is. The Duvet cover helps keep the Duvet clean. Many parts of the world only use a bottom sheet and Duvet with a cover, but that's another post for us to debate. (we use 2 duvets, a fat one and a skinny one- no one is too hot or too cold #marriagetricks)
Ok, Got it! What is a Duvet Day and why do I need one?
Duvet Day is a day allowed by an employer to just stay home and relax. No heads up, just call in a Duvet Day. Some companies allow several Duvet Days a year and hope that this helps employees be a bit more honest and not lie about being sick. Employers are also realizing that healthy and happy employees make for a better business.
Duvet Days have been around since the 1960's at least and was first recored as being an official day by a company in 1996/7. "There are days when one's mood is so sour that the only solution seems to be to stay in bed. To staff at Text100, a PR company, there is a third option. They can take a "duvet day". Each employee is allowed two days a year when they can play hookey with their employer's blessing." - Phrases.org.uk and The Financial Times.
Do you need a Duvet Day? Yes, sometimes you do. Sometimes we are just worn down and a day of rest and relaxation would go a long way towards refreshing us and helping our mental health and wellness.
A good Duvet Day means a day just to rest, don't take on other responsibilities and fill up that precious time. It's a gift to you, from you. Wear soft clothes, sleep in, and take it easy.
Benefits:
Me time- it matters. Sometimes we pour out to others and never take time to refill and refresh. Well, often right?
A time of rest is good for your immune system
A good working relationship with your boss - honesty is good
If you are self employed or don't work outside the home it still provides a good working relationship with others. You are less likely to be burnt out and testy.
Relives stress, both from resting and the chance to be purposeful to deal with stress like doing some Yoga, meditation, etc.
Increased energy. Studies show the occasional sleep in or lie in can help our energy reserves over the long term
A way to help balance work/life conflict and struggles.
Increased productivity. As crazy as it sounds, allowing yourself time to recharge can make you more productive in the long run.
It's good for your mental health by helping you feel rested, more in control, refreshed......
While it is important to take a day just for you to rest and recharge those opportunities don't come along often. Try to allow a few minutes in each day to refuel. A few minutes of stretching, deep breathing, prayer, meditation or maybe just a 5 minute walk outside. Whatever fills you up, do that.
Rest well!
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