Having one lazy day a week can lower your blood pressure
Lazy days are considered unproductive days and can be something of a harsh thing to acknowledge for some, but it seems it can be better than you think.
When you think about lazy days, there's this overarching guilt that comes with it. We would like to attribute that guilt to the way we have been socialised.
In our fast-paced society, we are pressured to always be online and always be productive. Off days are still consumed with things to check off your to-do list.
It is for this reason, that we were so delighted to have come across research that shows that lazy days are good for you.
"Tim Gray, a leading UK health boost-promoting biohacker and innovator, is one of the most prominent figures highlighting the benefits of enjoying a lazy day." (Trill Mag)
Far too often we don't connect the idea of lazying around with the idea of productivity. But Gray helps us understand the "elements of productivity" and how they help us in different areas of our life.
"Productivity means making intentional choices towards a goal. And sometimes, that choice could be to have a lazy day and replenish. After all, we’re called human beings, not human doings." (Trill Mag)
In essence then, not having a day off to do nothing won't help you repair so you can operate properly.
Gray believes that taking days off (lazy days) can help reduce your stress, mental health and chronic disease.
But it doesn't end there, taking days off allows you to be more productive.
"Letting your mind escape for twenty-four hours can actually be what drives you to progress. Gray states: “Taking time off to recharge and replenish will actually allow you to perform far-far better and more efficiently in the long run.” (Trill Mag)
In short, taking lazy days should be something you prescribe for yourself as it helps with both your physical and mental health. Add that to your list of resolutions.
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