It seems that the human race is only becoming busier and more productive as time goes by. Work consumes the lives of so many people and fitting in some “me time” can seem as hard as running up a mountain and as impossible as learning how to fly.

So if you can’t remember the last time you spent a full 24 hours thinking about something else besides work, then pay attention to the following tips so you can truly enjoy the next time you have a day off (hopefully sometime soon!)

• The first tip we’re going to give you is to have a plan. Days can so easily wasted be away by a lack of direction or an indifferent attitude. Make a plan a few days in advance so that you’re motivated to get out of bed and make the most out of your precious day off. With a plan you’ll probably end up having more fun.

• If what you really want to do is cosy up inside your home and never get out of your pyjamas, then there is nothing wrong with that either! Take the day for yourself and get done all the things you’ve been wanting to do at home. Or don’t! Pick a new TV series to watch on Netflix and binge on your favourite show. Log into your favourite Online Casino and try your luck. How you choose to spend your day is entirely up to you. Try and find one with free spins no deposit though to maybe increase your chances.

• A day off can be a great time to spend with family. If you happen to get lucky and have free time to spend with your love ones, pick an activity to do together and it’ll almost be like you were squeezing two days in one.

• Divide your work time and leisure time. If you’ve decided that this is a day for disconnecting, then turn off all things work related. Close your email, put away anything that has to do with work and leave it to the side. When you start working on your days off, you might get lazier during your workday to compensate. Draw a line and respect it.

• Last but not least, get outside. Our sedentary lifestyles are harmful for our health, and the time we have to spend outside is often limited. Take a break from the computer screen and your chair and breath in some oxygen-rich air. Your body will thank you for it.

The challenge in making your day off spectacular is allowing yourself to truly unplug. So in the name of leisure, fun and recreation, turn off your phone and enjoy an ultimate day off!

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