National Stay Home Because You’re Well Day

Isn’t it a shame to waste a treasured day off when feeling sick? When it is finally possible to get some time away from the monotony of the office, isn’t it better to actually enjoy it? To enjoy some time outdoors or grab a coffee and a chat with a friend? Of course it is!

And that’s the exact reasoning behind National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day.

History of National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day

Thomas and Ruth Roy were foundational in establishing National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day under the name of Wellcat Holidays and Herbs. The couple, who are behind all sorts of different unique and silly days, have stated that this one exists so that, “we can all call in ‘well’, instead of faking illness, and stay home from work.”

The purpose and point of National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day is to take a moment to just slow down and enjoy life, seeing as how it has become so very hectic over the recent years. What with the endless barrage of phone calls, text messages, emails, voicemails, etc. that people are faced with on an everyday basis, who can argue with that?

Whether it is called a personal day, a mental health day or a self care day, making plans to do something delightful, just because, is a perfect way to experience a little me-time. And there’s absolutely nothing to feel guilty about because these types of days spent ‘playing hooky’ are all part of building into a healthy work-life balance.

So start thinking of the amazing ways to spend a free day. Staying in bed until noon. Taking a leisurely walk in the park with a pet. Or going to an amusement park to enjoy the rides. Whatever is done on National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day can pour into the soul and make a person even healthier and happier in the long run!

How to Celebrate National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day

What to do with a completely free bonus day? Well, the options are almost completely endless! Those who are looking for ideas to celebrate National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day can certainly find all sorts of delightful ways to enjoy the day in a way that will fill up that tank for mental and emotional health.

Check out some of these ideas to get started:

Plan How to Tell the Boss

One of the more important things to remember when deciding to celebrate National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day is to be careful and use good judgment and when announcing this to a boss or supervisor at work. Some bosses are understanding enough to not take issue with complete honesty and the need to just get away from it all every now and then to recharge those batteries, but others might become very agitated –perhaps they need their own day away!

But no one really wants to get in trouble with their boss or even risk losing their job, do they? So before making the decision to participate in this day, each person should take some time to consider whether it is right for them, their line of work, and their boss’s temperament and tolerance for new ideas.

Take a Day Off

For those who do, indeed, decide to celebrate National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day, think ahead about what it will be fun to do on that day. For instance, if a person feels tired, like they have not been getting enough sleep lately, it might be a good idea to go to bed early the night before and then take a large part of the morning to finally get some restorative sleep.

For someone who has been eating takeout or TV dinners for weeks or even months because there hasn’t been enough time to cook properly, it might be fun to ask a friend or family member for some simple, healthy dinner recipes. Then treat yourself and your family to something that is both nutritious and delicious.

If a person has been neglecting exercise, a great idea to celebrate National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day might be to go for a bike ride in the park. Or take a long walk with the dog, or hit the gym or the swimming pool—whatever is chosen, make sure it helps with feeling rested, refreshed, and ready for another day.

Many people get so busy that they don’t have the time to do something for themselves, like simply reading a book. Celebrate this day by buying that book all of those friends have been recommending, curl up in the sunlight with a cup of tea and allow yourself to be drawn into the world the book creates. Or take some time to start reading that classic novel that has been sitting on the shelf but never cracked open.

Enjoy Staying at Home with a Buddy

For some people, National Stay at Home Because You’re Well Day is best enjoyed on their own. But for others, the most fun can be had when the day is spent with a friend, spouse or family member. Perhaps it would be enjoyable for spouses to make a delicious breakfast together and wash it down with some freshly brewed aromatic coffee, and then do whatever hobbies are enjoyed together.

Maybe this day could also include wandering around all of the most charming streets of your city or town, having a picnic in the park, visiting a museum or going to a movie, opera or musical. In the evening, it might be fun to prepare a romantic candlelight supper to enjoy each other’s company to the fullest for the entire day.

Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Those who are staying home to binge watch movies or television shows shouldn’t forget to watch the quintessential film that’s all about playing hooky: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Featuring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Jennifer Gray, this 1986 classic film is filled with delightful experiences and hijinx.

When three teenagers decide to call in “sick” to school, they have all sorts of adventures and fun, including attending a professional baseball game, visiting an art museum, having an expensive lunch and even crashing onto a parade float. It’s the perfect film to enjoy on National Stay at Home When You’re Well Day!