Npr iconNprOct 23, 2026

What if you gave yourself a day to cancel all the plans you dread?

It's a day to think about all the upcoming appointments and commitments you're dreading — and then decline some of them. Writer Caroline Sylge shares a suggested schedule for the day.

What if you gave yourself a day to cancel all the plans you dread?

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