I would like to state for the record that I know some of you are neatniks, but that’s no reason to call out of work. You can “spring clean” on the weekends in small doses or hire someone to do it for you.
Taking time off might just be in the form of an extended lunch. When I worked at one retail job, I would eat my lunch, then take a 20-minute nap in my car. I needed it. Customers are crazy.
It’s also possible you might be able to negotiate your hours. If you’re not client-ready at 7am, try asking for a 9-6 shift instead.
Another example is if you need to be home with your kids at a specific time of day, figure out a schedule that might work and present it to your boss.
Adjusting your schedule might be exactly what you need.