The nonstop food and lack of sleep that accompanied our out-of-town wedding weekend left me lethargic and fuzzy-brained.  There was so much I wanted to accomplish this week, but now I have the urge to say "screw it all."

But chucking my plans is not an option if I ever want to achieve my goals... right? 

So instead, I muster up the energy to follow-through on my intentions, albeit in a less than productive way.  Everything feels more difficult and takes twice as long.  This certainly must be the opposite of what others call "in the flow."

And then I remembered something I read last week about "Do Nothing" days.  The idea is to schedule a full day into your calendar when you will not book appointments, you will not run errands, you will not clean the kitchen.  Instead, you will fill your day by slooooowing down, chilling out, doing nothing.  (Well, okay, maybe read a book - but only if it's enjoyable fiction.)

We spend so much time striving, planning, worrying about how we will achieve our goals - to the point where it seems crazy to suggest doing nothing for a whole day.  Among months and months of hard work, it seems ridiculous to take just ONE day off.  Something's not right here.

The idea of booking a Do Nothing Day initially brings panic to my chest and brain.  How will I be able to relax when there is so much I could be getting done??  

As I stare at my calendar, I do not see a convenient opening until mid-July.  I find myself rationalizing... what if I did two-hour blocks on multiple days?  But I'm guessing that defeats the purpose.  So fine, I will move some stuff around and go for it.  My first official Do Nothing Day will be this Friday.

Join me in spending some time simply being yourself.  Try not to focus on getting anything done.  Simply soak in the sights, and maybe you'll have some insights, too.  

Get your calendar out and choose a day off - not to honor a religion or another person - but to honor yourself. 

Does this feel challenging?  Maybe even impossible?  What thoughts come to mind?

Let me know how it goes...   
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