Celebrate Just Because Day Every August 27

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August 27 is Just Because Day! A day you get to do things just because.

Why?

Because your days are filled with things you have to do … You pay the bills because if you don’t someone will turn off the electricity, repossess your car or evict you. You go to work because you need the money to pay the bills. And you get the kids fed and off to school because that’s what good parents do.

So this day’s different. For one day you get to do things with no reason at all.

Why Just Because Day? Haven’t you been listening?! … Just because!

We don’t have a definitive answer for who created the day, but it might be related to Because Day, started by Joseph J. Goodwin of Los Gatos, CA. Apparently he created this family holiday some time in the last 1950s/early 1960s. He and his family celebrated in May, but it’s possible somebody ran with the idea and created the similar Just Because Day on August 27.

However the day started, we like the idea … Just because.

Scroll down for some ideas on celebrating this unofficially lackadaisical holiday.

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Ideas For Celebrating Just Because Day

Forget about the things you’re supposed to do for one day. Instead spend the day doing things you want to do … Especially the ones you don’t have any particular reason to do. I.e. – just because.

So…

Take the day off and go fishing, hiking or sailing … Just because.

Even better, if Just Because Day happens to be on a Thursday or Friday, start the weekend early … Just because!

Buy that outfit, pair of shoes, power tool, etc. you want but don’t really need … Just because.

Surprise someone you love with a visit or phone call … Just because.

Eat dessert before dinner … Just because.

Pay the tab for the diners at the next table or the car behind you at the drive-thru … Just because.

Send flowers or a gift basket … Just because.

Help out a neighbor or random stranger on the street … Just because.

And finally, spend the day in in your pj’s, curled up on the couch … Just because you can!

What ideas do you have for Just Because Day?

 

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