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Surely being sick can’t be anyone’s best thing? It probably isn’t, but I once learnt a brilliant lesson from my doctor. She told me I should always wear a badge when I am ill, to remind everyone around me (including myself) that I’m not feeling my best.

Rest is sadly not valued as much as it should be, which leaves many of us powering through our work days feeling sick and overly tired.

My current flu has got me lying in bed, reading and writing and I came across this recent study which has cheered me up no end.

The study's results (linked below) indicated that working four days a week rather than five (for the same pay), led to a 65% decrease in sick days and huge improvements in staff commitment. Almost all the companies that took part in the study (from banks to fish and chip shops) want to continue with the 4-day work week.

Campaign for your four-day week and find your sick badge just in case!

With love and well wishes,

Nina and Natalie
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Study: https://www.bigissue.com/news/employment/what-is-the-4-day-working-week-and-why-are-uk-campaigners-calling-for-it/

Badge from koolbadges.co.uk

My best thing this week happened as I was out running errands, feeling down with a case of homesickness. I stopped in one of my favourite spots, Daunt Books, to purchase some unique wooden postcards to send to my family back in the States.

I had been eyeing one of the tote bags that are on display behind the counter for a couple of weeks, but after asking the cashier the price, I decided to postpone buying it for another day.

I made my small postcard purchase and was heading toward the door, when the cashier handed me the tote bag with a wink and friendly smile.

I was taken aback by the gesture itself but felt most impacted by the genuine kindness and smile that went along with it. The emotions that had been weighing on me evaporated, and I carried on the rest of my day in much higher spirits.

I realised I’d needed a reminder of the impact even the tiniest of gestures and words can make.

What was your best thing this week?

With love,
Natalie, intern at LifeClubs
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