Feeling Low? Try a 'Soft Off Day' for a Mental Break Without Taking Leave

• A 'soft off day' is a viral work trend allowing employees to do the bare minimum and conserve mental energy without officially taking leave.
• It involves logging in, focusing only on essential tasks, and scaling back effort on days of fatigue or burnout.
• Strategies include starting later, sending early emails, automating tasks, setting boundaries, and leaving early.
• The trend addresses burnout from extended work hours and blurred boundaries, recognizing that productivity isn't constant.
• While not a cure for overwhelming workloads, it acts as a pressure valve, balancing professional responsibilities with human limits.