Labor day celebrates America’s workforce and appreciates the contributions made towards the country. Take advantage of the extra day off and enjoy some much deserved rest and relaxation! Here are some helpful tips and fun activities you should do to have a relaxing day off.
Spend Time With Family
Enjoying some down time with the ones you love is a great way to spend your holiday. Many spend more time at work than at home, limiting family time. This extra day off allows us all to catch up on missed time and enjoy a day with the ones you love the most.
Fire Up The Grill
Fire up the grill and celebrate the holiday by cooking up your favorite meal! On any occasion, spending time outside to grill a delicious meal can be a relaxing experience. The process of preparing, cooking, and eating a meal is therapeutic for some. If you need a grilling recipe, we think this mahi mahi recipe is just right for the occasion!
Do Nothing
Relax your body, mind, and spirit by doing nothing on your day off! The constant hustle and bustle of every day life can be exhausting, and you deserve a break. Take a day to sit around and let yourself decompress for the betterment of your physical and emotional wellbeing. For additional tips on how to do nothing, check out this fun article we wrote!
Plan A Vacation
Use your free time to plan out a grand vacation to an awesome destination! You should use your extra day to get ahead and schedule your next trip. By doing so, you can plan properly scope out where you want to go and plan what you want to do. This also gives you enough time to budget and save, your future self will thank you for it!
Go Outside
Spend some time outdoors and enjoy the wonderful summer weather offered all over the country. Take advantage of the extra day away from the freezing cold office and experience nature. Enjoy an eventful day outside by spending time with your friends and family. Play fun games, go for a hike, or enjoy some relaxation time rocking in your own backyard hammock!
Put Your Phone Away
Silence the notifications on your phone, ignore your work email, and put set your phone aside for the day. Studies show that constantly checking your your phone leads to high levels of stress and anxiety. Avoid burnout by giving yourself a day off and leaving work at work. Those weekend work emails can wait until you get back on Tuesday morning!
Go For A Swim
Cool down from the hot summer heat by spending your day off relaxing by the pool. Enjoy a calming afternoon and hang out on your favorite pool floatie, pair it with a beverage and you’ve got yourself a great afternoon! With fall quickly approaching, spend your day poolside to catch some rays and enjoy the the weather while you still can.
Whatever You Want
At the end of the day, this is your time and your day off. Do whatever you want to do and enjoy doing it. This is a great time to decompress and relax, but not everyone wants to do that. Utilize this time and get ahead for the week or take care of some household chores you’ve been pushing off.
Use your labor day weekend do catch up on much needed rest and spend the day relaxing at home. Focus on your wellbeing above all else and have a great holiday off!