Relaxation Day Recognized for Refreshment
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Relaxation Day.

A day to blow off the daily grind may not be officially on the calendar as a holiday. But, many belabored an exhausted workers have been celebrating the non-government, mandated Relaxation Day on August 15th for several years. It is thought that the origins of the day are tied into spas declaring it as a holiday, which is a forward thinking way of attracting business. Most people enjoy imagining a day to themselves at the spa, on the beach, golf course, reading a book, catching up on sitcoms, or just laying around doing nothing. This may sound like sheer laziness to the average wage slave, but it may help with workers' productivity in the long run. Recharging one's batteries can increase personal productivity and give a healthy outlook on life.

Time designated specifically for laying back may help people to let their minds go. It's a great time to focus on one's dreams for the future, and it gives the brain license to wander. If your job is more creative based it may refresh your ability to think outside the box and keep the juices of creativity rushing through. Those with monotonous or labor intensive jobs get a chance to relax their bodies and muscles and feel physically rejuvenated.

A relaxation day would be an excellent time for families to sit back and refresh themselves together. It would be wonderful if it was a recognized holiday so Mom, Dad, and the kids could reconnect with each other again. Far too many families are constantly on the go between work and kids' sporting events to really know each other. This could be a day for couples to bond with one another again and become more involved with their children. Possibly the family could have a time to talk on a deeper, less superficial level. This could be a retreat to instill the values, respect, and peace that every family needs to function cohesively. The sense of well being and refreshment such a day brings is invaluable and would make employees far more productive. Employers need to consider this day to be a "mental health day" for their employees that will pay great dividends in the end. Some people have been bold enough to recognize it on their own for years.

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