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Seizing the Leap Day Opportunity

Making the Most of Your Extra Day

‘Tine Zekis
4 min readFeb 27, 2024

As February draws to a close, we’re presented with a unique and tangible asset this year: Leap Day, falling on February 29th. This extra day in the calendar, occurring only once every four years, offers a chance to step outside our routines, break free from inertia, and make meaningful strides toward our goals.

While corporations might be eyeing it as an opportunity to extract extra productivity, to devote one more day to those ambitious Q1 goals, let’s reclaim that bonus day for ourselves. Instead of just offering our employers an additional day of labor, let’s gift ourselves the invaluable benefit of extra time to pursue our personal and professional aspirations.

Why Leap Day Matters

While Leap Day may seem like just another date on the calendar, it symbolizes more than just an adjustment to keep us honest on our orbit around the sun. It serves as a reminder of the value of time and the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise. Unlike other days, which may blur together in the hustle and bustle of daily life, Leap Day stands out as an anomaly, beckoning us to embrace its uniqueness and make the most of the additional time it affords us.

Two girls smiling and playing Leap Frog.
Photo by ​Leire Cavia​ on ​Unsplash​

Setting Bold Goals

One powerful way to make the most of Leap Day is to set bold goals that push us outside our comfort zones and propel us toward our dreams. Whether it’s launching a new project, starting a business, or committing to a fitness challenge, Leap Day provides the perfect occasion to declare our intentions and take decisive action.

Trying Something New

Leap Day also presents an ideal opportunity to try something new. Whether it’s a new hobby, a new recipe, or a new skill, stepping outside our familiar routines can foster creativity, expand our horizons, and enrich our lives in unexpected ways. By embracing novelty and embracing the spirit of adventure, we open ourselves up to new experiences and possibilities.

Addressing Deferred Tasks

We all have tasks that we’ve been putting off for far too long. Leap Day offers a chance to finally tackle those procrastinated tasks and…

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‘Tine Zekis
‘Tine Zekis

Written by ‘Tine Zekis

Christine (‘Tine) Zekis is an author, international speaker, software engineer, and the Founder & CEO of Getting Black Women Paid

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