What are the best things to do on a day off work?

I took twelve days off from work.

It was much needed. I had wanted to go somewhere for months, but I kept ignoring it. So, I applied for leave and planned a trip to nowhere.

I wanted a detox—to read as much as I could and reflect on myself.

I wanted to breathe, to stop, just stop working long hours.

Twelve days off is equivalent to more than one-third of my salary. Since I didn’t plan to go anywhere, I could have saved those days.

But, I didn’t.

From experience, I’ve learned it’s necessary to detox from time to time, to make decisions at the right moment, and take full responsibility for them.

Nothing is more important than my sanity, and I need to sit with myself again and again to remind me of that.

During my days off, I love going for bike rides, reading, writing, playing with street dogs, exploring new pani-puri stalls, and sleeping long hours.

Though I love vacations, I start to abhor these breaks because I become non-productive after a couple of days.

Strangely, I read more on weekdays than on weekends.

Unlike before, I now take fewer days off.

Staying busy keeps you away from most of your problems. Plus, it also pays the bills.

We all are gifted,

Shubham KP