Do you ever take them? Just a day where you have absolutely nothing to do but just need a break from work. I'm taking one today, and it feels amazing.
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@hotchildinthecity: I've never taken one, but I am thinking about one in the future. This summer sometime!
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Yup! It's very refreshing.
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Last time I took one was months ago. I cleaned most of the day which is similar to my WFH days. I lost the ability to relax since having LO. Mental health days really no longer exist for me.
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I absolutely have in the past. Now that I only work part time, I feel like I can't justify taking any time off unless it's for vacation or LO.
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YES
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I used to allow myself one per year when I had a desk job. Highly recommend it!
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Yes! They are so worth it!
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I did pre-LO. Sometimes they're necessary.
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I haven't... Only taken a day when I have been sick or childcare fell through so that doesn't count.
I would also have to ask in advance otherwise we get a mark against us for calling in and there is a limit to how many we can have in a year.
What do you do on your MH day? I would love a spa and shopping day... maybe something to save up for
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Yup I have in the past. I would usually run errands and roam around the mall or Target at leisure. It was fun to not be at work on a random weekday!
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Many years ago, when I was single and after one really wretched ending w/ some jerk, I took a mental health day and spent it at the mall, just window shopping, walking around & treating myself!
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You know, I used to, but now I don't. I feel like even my down time has to be productive.
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I'm going to take a few hours this afternoon for a mental health afternoon, as ordered by my boss, who is amazing.
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@looch: Same here. I really only calm down right before bed. Last night, I watched True Detective and the Oscars. Three plus hours of downtime still feels like I need to be doing stuff like cleaning, etc.
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Not since having kids.
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