You totally can, and it&#x27;s even legally protected:<p>&quot;Hi all - Woke up this morning not feeling too well, so I&#x27;m going to stay home today.  Thanks, Mike.&quot;<p>I had a therapist tell me a few years back that I should call in sick every once in a while and go do whatever I want for the day, guilt free.  Best advice I ever got.  Doctor&#x27;s orders.