We think it’s safe to say that most people are familiar with multitasking. Multitasking is the act of trying to do multiple things at the same time. This can involve working while watching television, responding to emails while listening to a podcast, or talking on the phone while greeting someone else.

While multitasking might make a person think that they’re getting a lot done, the reality is that they’re probably doing each activity less well than if they had dedicated all of their attention to it. They’re also more likely to be stressed by attempting to multitask in the first place.

So what can be done about multitasking? Well, one thing people can do is to celebrate Zero Tasking Day on the first Sunday in November every year. The purpose of this holiday is to encourage everyone to drop what they’re doing and to focus on absolutely nothing. It’s a day for “me time” and a time for “being” instead of just “doing.” In other words, it’s a day for rest and relaxation. Sit back, enjoy a nap, and put all of your worries behind you. Now that sounds like a holiday that everyone can enjoy.

Observing Zero Tasking Day

We think that we’ve covered the basics of this holiday, but just in case you were doing something else and not paying attention, we’ll go over it again. Zero Tasking Day is a holiday to drop all of your multitasking and just enjoy being alive.

It’s a day to smell the roses and be happy that you exist in the first place. If you can learn to do that, then you might just realize that happiness isn’t too far away. While you’re observing this day, be sure to use the hashtag #ZeroTaskingDay on your social media accounts to encourage everyone else to do nothing on this day.