posted by Joyce on Jun 17
Depending on which poll you read, 50% or 60% of Americans are planning to skip vacation this year.
Before you decide to do the same, consider this:
Lack of recreation affects both your health and your job efficiency.
Just like lack of sleep, lack of play or recreation
- has a negative impact on your ability to think clearly and act decisively,
- affects your general resilience and ability to ward off infection, and
- makes you cranky and critical of others.
A relaxing vacation has the ability to rejuvenate you and make you much more productive when you return to work. It is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
If the reason for skipping your vacation this year is the cost of travel, keep it simple and close to home. There are fun and exciting destinations near you.
If you’re one of those who thinks there’s too much to get done to take time off, please reconsider. Workaholics usually think they are doing themselves and everyone else a favor by working themselves to the brink of exhaustion or adrenal fatigue. The reality is they are costing everyone – co-workers, family, and themselves.
Work addiction is an addiction. Don’t wait to bottom out before you take action to overcome it.
Plan a time to take your vacation and guard it jealously. Don’t let all the distractions that are bound to arise hinder you from following through.
Some ideas to help you start planning…
September 30th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Couldn’t agree more! at your succeeder