As lovers of pajamas, one of our favorite holidays comes on October 20th. And although it’s technically International Sloth Day to celebrate the actual, literal tree-dwelling animal, here at The Pajama Company we have a theory: humans need this holiday way more than the sloths do. They already know how to live life slow.
Think about it. When was the last time you just… sat there? No multitasking. No scrolling while pretending to watch a show. Just straight-up, slow-moving, unapologetic relaxation.
That is exactly what pajamas were invented for.
So, in honor of our unofficial mascot, we are officially giving you permission to turn off your brain, slow your pace to a crawl, and live like a sloth today. To help you get into character, here is your official, step-by-step guide to doing less.
1. The “Mom, I’m Hungry” Pause
When the kids start calling your name for a snack, take a deep breath. Unless something is actively on fire or someone is bleeding, you do not need to spring out of your seat like a superhero. They can wait five minutes. Sit there for a few more beats, finish your sip of coffee, and move at a glacial pace to the kitchen. A little waiting builds character, right?
2. The Dryer Dilemma
Hear that annoying buzzer going off from the laundry room? Ignore it. Seriously, let it beep. The clothes are already dry, and guess what? They aren’t going anywhere. There is zero reason to rush over and fold a massive pile of hot laundry right now. Leave it in a heap. That is exactly what the “fluff” button is for later tonight.
3. The One-Trip Rule is Cancelled
You know how we usually try to carry twelve grocery bags, a backpack, and a water bottle all at once just to get it over with? Not today. If you absolutely must bring something from the car or another room, carry one single item. Walk slowly. Feel the floor beneath your feet. If it takes three separate trips over the course of four hours, so be it.
4. Master the Couch Pivot
Sloths spend their lives hanging from branches, and today, your couch is your branch. Find a comfortable spot, nestle into your pillows, and stay there. If you need the remote or a sip of water, do not stand up. Stretch your arm out as far as it can humanly go. Pivot your hips. Use your foot to drag the coffee table closer. Turning an easy task into a minor core workout is peak sloth behavior.
5. Let the Phone Ring (Or Just Text Back Tomorrow)
If your phone buzzes with a non-urgent question, you do not owe anyone an immediate response. You are off the clock. Read the text, think “huh, interesting,” and then put the phone face down. Answering a text three hours later—or even tomorrow morning—is completely acceptable when you are operating on sloth time.
6. The “Good Enough” Dinner Plan
Today is not the night for a home-cooked, three-course meal that requires chopping, sautéing, and a sink full of dishes. Dinner tonight should require the absolute bare minimum amount of movement. We are talking frozen pizza, cereal in a bowl, or ordering takeout straight from your phone without lifting your back off the cushions.
7. The Ultimate PJ Upgrade
You cannot properly live like a sloth if you are wearing stiff jeans, a tight waistband, or anything with a zipper. True relaxation requires the right uniform. Slip into your loosest, softest, most comfortable pajamas and just stay in them. If you end up wearing them for 24 hours straight? You can rest assured that you’ve made some sloth somewhere very proud!