Thursday, October 14, 2004
Here's to random vacations: Extra days off come in handy, especially in the fall. I like to call them mental health days. Just a random day off to forget about work for a few minutes and remind yourself why you put in all the hours at the office.
I have a long weekend coming up, just because I needed a long weekend. No huge vacation, no big plans, just sleeping and not thinking about work. I may even be able to squeeze in my last round of golf before the dreaded snow comes.
It's easy to forget the reason we work is to make our lives better. You get so wrapped up in the job you forget why you are even there. You do it to take care of your loved ones or pay the bills. Sure I work for all those reasons, but I also do it for the satisfaction that comes with a job well-done. But even though I would not give up my job for anything, I still need time to relax. It is easy to get burned out and it took a lot of people yelling at me to remember that.
So don't be afraid to take a day off, just to take one. I used to think vacation days were useless if they were spent at home. Then I figured out that not being at work can be just as relaxing and going to the beach or a casino. And in the end you come back feeling refreshed and ready to dig in and get the job done the best you can.
I have a long weekend coming up, just because I needed a long weekend. No huge vacation, no big plans, just sleeping and not thinking about work. I may even be able to squeeze in my last round of golf before the dreaded snow comes.
It's easy to forget the reason we work is to make our lives better. You get so wrapped up in the job you forget why you are even there. You do it to take care of your loved ones or pay the bills. Sure I work for all those reasons, but I also do it for the satisfaction that comes with a job well-done. But even though I would not give up my job for anything, I still need time to relax. It is easy to get burned out and it took a lot of people yelling at me to remember that.
So don't be afraid to take a day off, just to take one. I used to think vacation days were useless if they were spent at home. Then I figured out that not being at work can be just as relaxing and going to the beach or a casino. And in the end you come back feeling refreshed and ready to dig in and get the job done the best you can.
