The Perfect Slug Day

"Slug day" can refer to a day of low energy or routine disruption...
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by Skip Cohen

It may be Black Friday to most of the country, but for us, it's the perfect slug day. It's taken years for us to perfect and develop a planned routine of simply not planning and taking time to do just about nothing. We've made it into a science, and it starts with "Spa Radio" from Pandora playing throughout the house, and with a chilly morning in Florida, the fireplace has its first taste of winter going right now.

Sheila and I will do our usual breakfast, spend some time with the pups, and then it's open season on anything that doesn't require deep thought or maximum energy. We might do a little light Internet shopping for holiday gifts, maybe watch a movie, and most important of all, just appreciate the post-Thanksgiving Day mood that finished yesterday with Sheila's pumpkin roll.

Okay, you've got the picture, but here's the most essential part of a successful slug day - recognizing you need a break. It's not about being overworked, but about being overloaded with whatever issues get in the way of making our hearts soar. And as sappy and hokey as that sounds, think about it for a minute.

Every day, we should start out fresh, with renewed energy and optimism. But life doesn't work that way, and it's tough to keep your head clear. I have a hard time compartmentalizing a variety of issues. Just like the "monkey on your back," when you've procrastinated too long on doing a specific project, it's hard for me to get away from whatever is causing more stress.

So, Sheila introduced me to the concept of "Slug Day."  After all these years together, I've finally mastered the technique. I know if your business is exclusive to the retail world, it's impossible to make today a slug day, but that doesn't mean you can't plan one for the near future. You need that respite to keep your creative juices flowing!

Wishing everybody a day and weekend ahead with time to kick back and appreciate everything and everyone in your life. Hopefully, you can enjoy the holiday weekend with a clear head and the energy to put all the challenges in your life aside for a day and recharge, smiling more and bitching less.

​Happy Friday... and if you're headed home by car or plane after Thanksgiving, stay safe, be patient, and take your time.