A leave from office - just like that

 It had been a long time since I took a leave —

not because I was unwell, not because of an emergency,

but simply… just like that.

January 1st, which I thought would be a quiet workday, turned out to be an unexpected energy drainer.

By the end of the day, I was exhausted — mentally more than physically.

I had already told my boss that on January 2nd I might either come in late, or not come in at all if things got too delayed.

Truth be told, I was already leaning towards taking a leave — not to do something important, but to do nothing at all.

That tiring first day was all the motivation I needed.

So yes, I bunked office.

And bunked is the right word — I left home dressed as if I were going to work 🙂

I carried my breakfast, lunch, and snacks with me and headed to our vacant flat.

There, I simply was.

I sat.

I lay down.

I had multiple rounds of coffee.

I ate, rested, spoke to friends, did a bit of binge-watching.

No rush. No agenda.

I ended the day with some self-pampering — a hair spa — the perfect closing note.

And once again, I realised something simple yet powerful:

Doing nothing is absolutely fabulous.

It gave my mind a pause.

A sense of calm.

Especially after I consciously decided not to respond to office calls or messages post noon.

I think I’ll do this once every two or three months —

a quiet, intentional break for a mental reset.