The time bomb ticking sound of the 60 Minutes stopwatch has become the symbolic foe when entering the workweek. To feel fully restored after the weekend’s events put a lot of pressure on those two days. A lesson learned from remote work during the pandemic is how to use time effectively, like working with limited disruptions in the morning and late evening. The ability to tackle deadlines as they come without feeling the pressure of a Friday punch out time also contributes to productivity. We are digital, tasks can be attended to despite what the clock says. There is also relief from knowing you have time devoted to leisure: no emails, phone or distractions from that Zoom-happy coworker who bombards your email with countless meeting invites.
A three-day weekend softens the blow of the Sunday time bomb into acquiescence. If you have an equilibrium of relaxation throughout the week, knowing that the demands of your job were successfully met, you are more apt to enjoy your time away from the office. Days off also promote family relations, health, and well-being. Three-day weekends have additional benefits such as limiting the expense and rigmarole of commuting. There is less of a strain on the environment. Lastly, the younger generation enjoy the benefits of stronger family connections with working parents who can make that Friday evening football game.
