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AIBU to think lazy days are underrated in modern life?

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Alldoomandgloom · 04/04/2026 07:43

There’s so much pressure in modern life to always be doing something exciting. Holidays, days out and the like. It’s exhausting! AIBU to think that lazy days are underrated?

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Thepeopleversuswork · 04/04/2026 07:49

I wish I felt like this in some ways but I can’t. I find being lazy more stressful than anything in a busy day.

I can’t sit in front of the TV or be on my phone without wanting to cry with boredom.

BlondeFool · 04/04/2026 07:49

I love a lazy day. Now my kids are young adults I often have them to recharge. Today I’m going to catch up on my programmes, walk the dog, read my book and that’s all. I did loads of cooking yesterday so I don’t even have to cook. Absolute bliss!!

LVhandbagsatdawn · 04/04/2026 07:46

Not BU at all. Nothing wrong with staying home and relaxing or doing light chores and expecting the kids to play with their toys / read a book / do a puzzle for a while.

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