Today, I learned something new thanks to a colleague’s amusing comment. They mentioned it’s National Nothing Day in the U.S. and joked that we might see fewer emails because of it. At first, I thought they were pulling my leg, but curiosity got the better of me. Apparently, this day has been around since 1973! It’s meant to be a day for doing absolutely nothing—no celebrations, no traditions, just nothing.
Now, here’s where my uncertainty kicks in. Is this day really observed in the U.S.? And if so, what do people actually do (or not do)? Does it serve as a mindful pause in a busy world, or is it just another quirky, forgotten day on the calendar?
To my American followers: help me out! Have you heard of National Nothing Day? Is it a thing where you are? And if so, how do you “celebrate”? Or do you, like my colleague joked, just enjoy fewer emails and move on?
I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences—this is one of those moments where global connections make blogging so much fun! Maybe I’ll take the idea to heart and spend a little time doing… nothing. 😊
Ilze
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Never heard of this, but today I am willing to make this dull, dreary day into a do-nothing day, lounging around in sweater, leggings and woolly socks, with a cup of coffee or tea and a good book! Or is that doing something?
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That absolutely sounds like doing something! You’re creating the perfect cozy vibe and prioritizing rest—exactly what dreary days are made for. Enjoy your lounging time, and may your book and warm drink make the day anything but dull! 😊
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Never heard of it and it’s not common that I know of.
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Now you are obligated to do nothing 🙂
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I just came back from the Chiropractor and I’m heading for a nap!
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Sounds like a well-deserved nap after a chiropractor visit! I hope it helps you feel even better. Enjoy the rest! 😴
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I have never heard of National Do Nothing Day, but there are a lot of National Whatever Days I am not aware of. Business as usual today in my corner of the USA!
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Sometimes, it’s nice to take a moment to celebrate (I really don’t like this English word), even the quirky ones, but “business as usual” can be just as fulfilling. Hope your day goes smoothly in your corner of the USA! 🌟
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lol i’ve never heard of it Ilza but I do follow a similar activity pattern in that I have 2 wednesdays of the month where I make it a point to do almost absolutely nothing in order to recharge myself. Mike
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That’s such a great idea, Mike! It’s interesting how we all find our own rhythm for staying balanced. My “recharge day” is part of a four-day workweek I recently started—it’s been a game-changer for my mental health. 😊
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Like the others, I have never heard of this day, Ilze but being retired I’m very good at working at nothing all day… 😂
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Haha, I love that! It sounds like you’ve mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing, which is an incredible skill in itself. Retirement seems like the perfect time to embrace those days fully! 😄
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Thank you, Ilze! You reach a point in your life that you realise that there are fewer days ahead than behind you. Life goes on…
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What a great idea!
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Not my idea 🙂 Blogging friends from USA told me, this is not a thing 🙂
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Not really
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🙂
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