Sometimes, the weight of our daily routines feels a little heavier than usual. The constant push to meet deadlines, manage relationships, and juggle life's many demands can leave us feeling more like machines than humans. I know this feeling all too well. There were days I'd sit at my desk, staring blankly at my screen, feeling the noise of endless tasks drown out my thoughts. It was during these moments, caught in the throes of overwhelming stress, that I realized I needed a pause—a mental health day.