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Day of Rest As A Modern Necessity

By: David Werdiger
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Jan 15
1 min read
TGIF

TGIF – Thank God It’s Friday – is a popular slogan

We get to the end of the week and can’t wait for the weekend

But did you ever end the week wondering where all your time went?

If you can’t answer, you’re not alone. Most of us are caught in autopilot—reacting to notifications, emails, and endless tasks.

Weekends used to look and feel very different to the work week

But between being always connected through our mobile devices, and work from home, they somehow blur together

We don’t just lose hours—we lose agency, clarity, and purpose.

If that’s how you feel on a Friday, then maybe it’s time to take it back.

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