November 3rd was Zero Tasking Day #ZeroTaskingDay. I don’t know about you but I sure could use a day with zero tasking although it would only mean I would be further behind the next day which I can’t afford to be.
Usually I take Sunday off as a #familyday especially after falling down the stairs the day before. I didn’t do that though I worked most of the day until David got home. Then we ate supper and spent the evening watching Tulsa King which was nice because we haven’t had a family day with Charlie in a while.
Now, I am back at work and there will be no, zero tasking day as I work hard to get caught up by the end of the week. Which with the LORDS help I know I can and I will. If your struggling with something leave me a comment and I will do my best to help you get caught up as well.
I wanted to remind you Zero Tasking Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in November every year. This year, we will observe Zero Tasking Day on November 3rd. While setting our clocks back to standard time, we are all tempted to get a few tasks in. Zero Tasking Day encourages us to dedicate those free minutes to ourselves by enjoying peace and quiet while appreciating our environment and life.
Zero Tasking Day celebrates peace and calm and teaches people that in a fast-moving environment, it is okay to pause and reflect, or pause and appreciate life. Zero Tasking Day is an intentional approach to doing nothing stressful for a better approach and outlook on life. Some have termed Zero Tasking Day a productivity booster; resting for a while giving the brain a boost and a new view on tasks ahead and how to tackle them.
Daylight savings was created to enable individuals who follow a clock-based schedule to get as many things done with the Seasons’ ensuing changes (shorter days, longer nights). It was decided that the clock would be changed on the same day at the same time to be an hour ahead, so people have more hours during the day. The main purpose is to make better use of daylight.
The change in Seasons brings about an end to daylight savings, making people believe they have an additional hour left to get things done. Zero Tasking Day exists to educate and influence people to use those extra 60 minutes to take care of themselves and have me-time by not engaging in or doing anything, and simply gazing and appreciating.
Author and blogger Nancy Christie was the pioneer of this trend. Nancy favored the quality of life people lived and the value they placed on themselves over the quantity and things individuals pushed to accomplish. After all, one cannot truly get things done if you are stressed out and always on the move.
Zero Tasking Day Activities
- That extra hour of much-needed sleep wouldn’t hurt, especially after months of depriving yourself of proper sleep; it is only fair to give in to your body and snooze that alarm.
- The best way to celebrate Zero Tasking Day is to do nothing and to take a step to teach your body to rest and take a break.
- In an environment where we schedule everything, time has become increasingly important. On Zero Tasking Day, take a step back and disassociate yourself from the hustle and bustle of time, schedules, and tasks.
Interesting Facts About Leisure
- Doing nothing was an activity for people with wealth and fewer working hours.
- Social organizations and spaces were created for leisure activities.
- Did you know the men dominated the public leisure industry.
- Time for leisure varies based on the complexity or simplicity of a Society.
- Some research shows that men enjoy up to five hours more leisure time per week than women. That just doesn’t sound fair does it?
Why People Love Zero Tasking Day
Sme of us try cramming too many things into our days; and we overburden ourselves and don’t do right by our bodies and minds.
No one wants to crash and burn, but how do you know you are about to crash when you don’t stop to check? Zero Tasking Day teaches us simple ways to control our emotions. Nothing elaborate; just stop and stare.
Life can get overwhelming and demanding, making everyone go crazy trying to keep up. On Zero Tasking Day, breathe in and out, appreciate the smaller things in your life and the person you are becoming.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
