Mark your calendars because Monday, June 2 is National Leave Work Early Day. This quirky National Day is intended to be an incentive to those who often work more than 40 hours each week. It’s a reminder for those of you who find yourself living to work instead of working to live.

About a third of Americans work more than 40 hours per week. Some work even more than that. Those who are self-employed or who work two jobs, likely work 60-80 hours per week. Those types of hours don’t leave much time for family, self-care, or home maintenance. Stress piles up and so do the phone calls from mom, the grandkids, and maybe the gym wondering where you’ve been. It’s time to get yourself away from your desk and make the most of your time. 

The annual holiday was founded by employee productivity expert Laura Stack in 2004 to raise awareness of the benefits of increased workplace productivity. Making small adjustments in the way we approach work can greatly improve the results of our work, allowing us to become more productive in the office while spending fewer hours there.

So punch out a bit early Monday and enjoy the extra time doing what you love to do, spending time with family or friends, take that afternoon nap you’ve been needing, start that new novel that’s been on your bedside table for months, do a little yard work or wash the car.

Source: nationalcalendarday.com