"In 1969, Mel Stuart directed a farcical look at Americans' penchant for European bus tours that trade on the absurd vacation promise of visiting nine cities in 18 gloriously rushed sightseeing days. Upon its release in movie theatres, If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium, instantly became the catchphrase for living in a manic whirlwind of constant activity that gives little or no time to slow down and experience anything in depth."
"You want them to work. "If this is Monday" wouldn't have worked because Monday is the beginning of the work week, and we all know what that means and feels like. Likewise, Friday would have signaled the end of something. And Saturday or Sunday are our days to "relax" and catch up on everything we didn't do during the week. Bingo! Tuesday."
Family work and life often move at a manic, rushed pace that leaves little time to slow down or connect deeply. Daily demands produce hurried meals, reliance on takeout, and skipped family dinners. Choosing a specific midweek day creates a deliberate pause for sitting, eating, and meaningful connection with family or friends. Regularly sharing a midweek meal builds new traditions and accumulates enduring memories. Intentionally slowing one day each week can transform fragmented routines into opportunities for presence, relationship-building, and a steadier family rhythm amid busy obligations.
Read at Psychology Today
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