Have you made vacation plans for this year? It’s not a moment too soon to decide on the time and place and put that plan in motion! The benefits to taking time off are a huge piece to successfully managing your career.
Even some of the biggest corporations are tracking vacation time and encouraging their employees to get away. They know that a rested, rejuvenated employee is more productive. Almost 40 percent of workers who do take vacations say they feel better about their jobs and more productive at work upon returning from vacation.
Just as importantly, entrepreneurs need to build time off into their hectic lives. Wearing most of the hats of a business is too much for even the toughest. Just last week, I took 4 days off to visit family in Arizona. Getting away from my usual routine allowed me to clear my head and see more clearly my priorities. I regained that “big picture” mindset instead of continuing down the path of getting mired in the details.
The statistics regarding Americans and vacations are not very complimentary:
In a 2003 study by Expedia.com, they estimated that there was $21 billion in unused vacation time for that year. After repeating this study in 2004 they found that 35 percent of employees didn't take all their time off because of job pressures.
Another survey shows that 23% of working women get away once every 2 to 5 years and 19% once every 6 years.
So, this week, get out your calendar, confer with your family, and decide when and where you’re going. Whatever it is, a long weekend, a local get-away, or a week-long beach vacation – create time for a rest that takes you and your mind away from work. Taking time off is not only crucial for your mental health; it is a much needed strategy for managing the career you put so much time and effort into.
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