If you work Monday through Friday why not ramp up Friday productivity so you don't bleed into your Sunday to get ready for Monday. Most Americans are frightened to take their whole TWO weeks off a year from the research I have read on the topic, and as a society we do not know how to "be", yet rather we are defined by what we "do". In the old testament Saturday was the day of rest, from Friday sundown to sundown Saturday. I don't think it really matters what day, Saturday or Sunday, yet that we choose to dial down, nap, pray, have times of silence....it is the dicipline of quieting ourselves and recharging our batteries that carries us through our week.

James Tola Realtor

Logically, I know what you say is correct James, but I don't know anybody anymore who does that. I know I really do try and take it slower on the weekend, and it is probably (usually) less stressful because less is expected. However, I really don't know anybody who doesn't use Sunday to catch up on what they didn't get to during the week.

Kristi, I have a robot (Roomba) vacuum cleaner and it's a great help. Now if Roomba would just come up with one to mow the lawn and load the dishwasher, maybe that day of rest would be more attainable.

I find that if I attend worship service on Sunday morning, I am in a restful mode the remainder of the day. Worship leads me to think more deeply and philosophically, rather than about what "things" I should do.

Rest? As a family in which both spouses work full time, Sunday is a day of work for my wife and a day of laundry and chores for me. No... no rest.

Ahh, so glad to hear that Joe. Kristi and I were beginning to think there was a different set of rules for men and women. I know we all need to try and take that time of rest, but they who will clean the house or catch up on those other chores for us?

I have mostly worked from home since 1997 - and contrary to most employers fears, telecommuters put in more work hours a week than the basic 40. So imagine my surprise when I started a full time, 40 hour, onsite job, and was exhausted at the end of the day/week. Because I am active in my local church, Sunday doesn't feel like a day off, either.

So I began taking Saturday off and truly resting. Reading books and stacks of unread magazines, trying new recipes, hanging out with the hubs, watching movies, etc. I'm amazed at how refreshing that down time really is.

Of course, the kids have left the nest- so it's a possibility. I do NOT speak for single moms or parents of small (or even teenaged) children! Been there, done that - got the "Mom" coffee mug. Do I miss them, now that they're grown and gone? Absolutely!!

But I remember all the times I said to myself "I can sleep (rest) when I'm old.". Well, it's official!

Like chick fil a , i think i can do what i need to the other 6 days , but hobbies and things for others is ok . To each its own .

Sometimes the weekend is two days of rest. For me it's a mental holiday. I may be working in the yard or doing dishes, but it's a lot different than the daily stress to perform at work. Also, I love staying late at work on Fridays to finish everything befor the weekend. That way I don't have to worry that unfinished work is waiting for me on Monday. Peace of mind is a break in itself. For all those of you who are tired of house chores, I recommend getting a lawn service or a maid. It helps open up your free time and they probably do a better job than you anyway.

Sunday is definitely a day of rest for my family. We go to church in midtown Atlanta in the morning. We eat out after church, but sometimes we eat at home. We usally take a nap Sunday afternoon. We use the rest of the day Sunday to watch a little television and prepare for the work week.

I agree Sunday is a day of rest for many, but please don't miss lead people to believe it is Biblical. No where in the Bible can it be found that the 1st day of the week is a day of rest or was ever made holy. The only day of rest that is Biblical was the Seventh-day which is Saturday. And that Rest was instilled at Creation Like an Artist signing his creation So God Signed His with a whole day, Resting After Creation He made it Holy. That man might rest on that day and Remember Him as his Creator. Many people will say it doesn't matter which day you worship God and that is between them and God but no where in the Bible has God ever said His Day of Rest was no longer Holy and that is something to think about.