Zero-obligation days

Such days are few and far between, but they are very sweet.

Zero-obligation days don’t necessarily mean you sit around and do nothing all day long. All they mean is that you aren’t obligated to do anything specific on a given day.

Nobody is relying on you at all. You won't disappoint anyone. The world won’t fall apart. You can choose to do something fun and spontaneous instead of the usual responsible and routine activities.

Throw caution to the wind! Do something unplanned—whether that means you pack a few snacks and go explore somewhere you’ve never been before, work out followed by a rewarding treat, stay in your jammies for the day, or simply call or write to someone who you haven't been in touch with for ages.

Simple or involved, do whatever your heart desires, because nothing and nobody else has dibs on this uninterrupted time of yours.

Even the anticipation of a potential zero-obligation day can be wickedly satisfying, but when the actual day materializes, well it’s none other than

AWESOME!

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