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Worry-Free Zone
It’s with a sigh of relief that I’m entering Friday evening and my weekly 24-hour worry-free zone. During this period of time, I actively (and often through sheer force of will) put off whatever I’m worrying about until Sunday. After a costly week of an electrician, an auto mechanic, an accountant and the dentist, I’m ready for hope and optimism. Care to join me?
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I don’t do a complete unplug, but I do take 36 hours completely off from work every week (almost always Saturday night, all day Sunday, and Sunday night). It’s become a non-negotiable for me. I require that time now to rest, re-charge, and remind myself that life isn’t only about work.
Sorry you had to cram mechanic + dentist into the same week! Ow.
It’s great that you do a weekly 36-hour reboot. You’re inspiring me to increase mine.