5 ways to spend Labour Day in Kenya
Annually, countries worldwide come together to observe Labour Day in recognition of workers’ contributions, commemorate achievements of the labour movement and advancement of workers’ rights.
The internationally recognized holiday which is commemorated across 80 countries, is mostly celebrated through celebratory events, cultural events, official speeches and award ceremonies.
As the world gears up to commemorate Labour Day, here are some things you can do to mark the day.
Attend special events
One of the ways to make the most out of your day is to attend the events at your convenience and interact with others.
To scout for an event, one can check local listings for events scheduled to happen before joining.
Spend time with family
With the day being a national holiday, most workers tend to be granted a day off, presenting extra time for friends and family.
Depending on your budget, you can choose activities that offer fun and frolic around your neighborhood or areas of choice that offer convenience.
Volunteering
Another way to spend the free time presented is by volunteering for community work around your neighborhood or area of choice.
This could be collecting plastic, garbage, cleaning up the neighborhood, or. Any other activities that may interest you.
Self care
With the day off, this is the perfect time to unwind by catering to yourself through activities that make you feel better and relieve stress.
This includes Spa dates, facials, body scrubs, work outs, an everything shower among others.
Celebrate achievements
With the day being about workers, this can be your personal reminder to celebrate your work milestones in your career life.
Acknowledge and recognize how far your goals have come and what you have accomplished so far; this could be through journalling, engaging people close to you or a personal evaluation.
