To have a day doing nothing?

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I just want a day of absolute nothing.

It is the start of half term, so teacher tired. I work in a boarding school (which I love) so it is long hours during term but we catch up with the breaks. I know lots of other professions get tired before anyone starts.

There is nothing that needs doing today -everything can wait.

Only 1 teenager at home - pretty self sufficient now.

It is pissing it down

But I feel I should be doing something - putting a load on, walking the dogs, the sheets could do with a change….

Anyone else just want /need a do nothing day occasionally?

I’m doing this today too - I had three 9pm finishes last week from an 8:30am start. I’m going to hem some trousers actually and feed the washing machine/dryer but that’s probably it.

I might find a new audible book to listen to.

I love doing nothing now and again.

It's not "nothing" - it's taking time to rest, relax and recharge your batteries. These are essential activities for everyone, and very definitely for a busy teacher. Why on earth would you feel guilty for doing something so positive and beneficial?

I only got out of bed for a wee yesterday.... Watched rubbish on TV, had a take away and slept all night. Not one once of guilt

I’m in bed waiting for our McDonald’s to arrive

shall eat it (not in bed) then return to bed with a cup of tea

it’s beans on toast for dinner

im exhausted and enjoying doing nothing

I compromised- got up earlyish, walked dog, shopped, took car to be fixed and cooked lunch and dinner for later. Now snugged up with dog and blankie and telly with no plans to do anything else all day! Bliss!

I’ve remembered a film someone told me about on Amazon - a million miles away, true to life apparently about NASA’s first Mexican astronaut. Might find that when I’ve refreshed my tea.

We give you permission to have a day off as often as you need. Your spare time is your own for you to spend as you wish and is important for your wellbeing.

We forbid you to feel guilty. Everyone deserves to relax in the way they wish , including you. And nothing terrible will happen as a consequence.

I really needed to read this. I struggle hugely with the idea of doing nothing. I start hyperventilating with guilt if I do nothing and it actually makes me feel unwell.

I sometimes think my DD would be better off in care than living with me if I spend a day watching TV.

I think it is easier for some people tbh. I was married to someone who saw needing down time/a rest day as a character defect. We always had to be doing something.

Life alone is blissful!

Isn't the first day of any school holiday a designated pyjama day? It always was in our house. 😁

My husband is always on the go. So I feel a sloth when I do nothing. However, so far today today I had cuddled the dogs and had a nap.

Thank you all.

I really needed this thread today thanks everyone.

we’re in the lakes at a cabin. We’re both pooped. I spent this morning planning activities but officially said fuck it and went back to bed! I’m now on the deck with a blanket, hot chocolate book and snacks. Full grandma mode will be entered when I get my crochet out later.

Oh absolutely do it. Find something on Netflix and bungee it - with snacks.

Everybody needs nothing days. Sometimes entire nothing weekends.

The constant rush of modern life makes it seem like nobody ever does it, and I'm forced to wonder if that's partially responsible for the growing poor mental health these days.

Slow down. You work hard enough.

I work in a preschool, we broke up on Thursday, I’ve done nothing yesterday and today 🙈 in fact I’ve been asleep on the sofa this afternoon 🙈

Another teacher doing nothing here! I'm 52 and this has been my hardest ever half term, I think. I have caught a cold just in time for half term, so I feel even more justified in doing nothing! I have lots of work to do, and sm going away on Thursday for two nights, but I've decided I'm not even looking at any work until Monday. I have faffed and lounged all day. Dh has walked the dog, been to the supermarket, washed the car and is going to cook dinner. He's a star!

Do it! Enjoy it! And maybe have another one this week!

Im teacher tired too and we still have another week 💤 I’ve actually had a walk and changed the bedding and then immediately got back on the bed to read/Mumsnet and might nap! Life is knackering and we all need to rest!

Full grandma mode will be entered when I get my crochet out later.

Me too, but knitting!

I try to do it once a week tbh.

DH is a teacher and it is understood in our house that at the very least, the first day of every school holiday is spent with him doing nothing.

My job is less time consuming and less stress so sometimes I do stuff, sometimes I join him.

One of the worst things about society and the times we live in is the relentless pressure to always be productive imo.

Do it, and try your best to enjoy it too!

I had decided to declutter the utility room and kitchen, build shelves, sort everything out. Now half way through and regretting my life choices.

The Fall of the House of Usher is good though

I have days where I do nothing very often. I feel not one iota of guilt.

The most important thing for me is to have a day with nothing scheduled. Young DS and pets guarantee I won't do nothing all day, but not having to watch the clock allows me to fully relax for the time I do sit down.

Can you send her round to my place?