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Being a small business owner, it is tough to completely break away. Even though I do vacation, I really do not stop working. Part of my luggage includes the laptop, the air card, the portable scanner, headphone and mic and some other little goodies. Can you hear my husband’s sigh? Does this sound familiar?
Just recently I was attending an event and this very subject came up. Most of us had not had a non-working vacation in years. Some attended conferences and took the family, instant vacation. Some where like myself bringing the whole office with them. And other just simply did not take the time to break away.
One of the women at the table very boldly stated, “Everyone needs a vacation whether it be 3 days or 3 weeks. You need time to recharge, rejuvenate and recharge. This will make you more productive. Disconnect and be aware of your surroundings.”
Wait did she just say disconnect. Was I hearing her correctly? Now I do disconnect at least one day a week, usually on the weekend. Well not really disconnect as I do at least check emails and my Google Reader. So this weekend I am actually going to go away, sans computer and cell phone (not that this is a biggy since I am forever forgetting it).
Could you do the same? Will I survive? Stay tuned.
All the best,
Lee Drozak, Owner My Office Assistant
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