In the spirit of walking our talk we are taking a 5 day company holiday! July 3 -7

In 1370 AD, the first public clock tower was erected in Cologne, Germany, and from that day forward, the clock has been running our lives.

And I know that when I read stats like these, they make me crazy:

• According to Arwen Curry, before Edison invented the light bulb, the average person slept eleven hours a night. 
• A Senate subcommittee in 1967 was told that by 1985, the average American would work only twenty-two hours a week for twenty-seven weeks a year. (Technology and Social Trends, Kerby Anderson)
• By 2007, the average American worked nearly four more weeks per year than in 1979. (“Vast Majority of Wage Earners are Working Harder,” Lawrence Mishel)

There’s no a complete solution to our overly time-conscious lives, but scheduling a day to DO NOTHING productive is a great starting point.

Yes, you read that right. Schedule a day to DO NOTHING productive. No work. No grocery shopping. No checking “have-to’s” off your list.  

Many societies throughout history have baked this practice into a weekly rhythm called the Sabbath. Many of you remember a time when stores were closed on Sundays. 

After all, DOING NOTHING has several benefits:

1. 1. Relaxation: Doing nothing allows you to recharge your batteries.
   2. Creativity: Doing nothing allows your mind to wander and can lead to increased problem-solving skills.
   3. Increased productivity: Doing nothing can increase your productivity in the long run. It allows you to return to tasks with renewed energy and focus.
   4. Improved decision-making: Doing nothing allows you to reflect on your choices and consider different options.
   5. Improved relationships: Doing nothing can also allow you to connect with others and strengthen your connections, which research shows is THE key to long-term success.