Taking a mental health day tomorrow and I'm not even sick

4d ago·1 min read

Work has been crushing me lately. The stress of deadlines and dealing with my boss and everything just piling up. I haven't taken a real day off in months where I just stopped and breathed. Tomorrow I'm calling out and I'm gonna take the kids to the park, maybe just chill at home, whatever feels right. Told my wife and she's supportive which helps. Taking care of myself isn't selfish right?

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NNolan D.New Dad3d ago

Don't even feel guilty about it. If your boss is crushing you, that's a signal something needs to change. Use the day to think about what that might be.

NNathanNew Dad4d ago

You're doing the right thing. I was in the same spot last year and finally took a day just to reset, no guilt about it. Your boss will survive one day without you, but you won't survive burning out completely.

KKevin M.Regular4d ago

Mental health days are just as important as physical ones man. I work nights and still try to be present during the day, so I get how the stress builds up. Take that day and actually rest, not catch up on chores.

NNateNew Dad4d ago

Do it. I coach little league and even I had to learn that I can't show up for my kids if I'm running on empty. A day off to decompress isn't weakness, it's maintenance.

RRobertNew Dad4d ago

Taking a mental health day is not being lazy - it's preventative maintenance. Your brain needs it. Go do something that actually fills your cup instead of drains it.

NNathanRegular4d ago

You know what? Your kids would rather have a dad who takes care of his mental health than one who's burned out and angry all the time. Take the day.