Unplug to Recharge!
I was very lucky to take a much-needed vacation recently and get some rest and relaxation. During my break, I did not have access to e-mail, phone services or the Internet. Now, being someone who is constantly connected, I was worried about this. But guess what? Surprise, surprise…the world did not end because I was “unplugged!”
As entrepreneurs, I’m sure many of you can relate to the “digital leash.” We get so wrapped up being available to customers, employees and associates, and responding at the speed of light, that’s it’s easy to forget about life priorities. Well, if you disconnect for a short time, guess what can happen?
• You’ll actually get some rest.
Just by reading an e-mail, you can instantly be whisked back into a stressful, work-mode. Without having to check online messages and voicemail, you can actually let your mind go and completely stop thinking about work!
• You’ll think of creative, business ideas.
When you are not reminded about all of your work responsibilities, you can think about other things and take in new surroundings. With this inspiring process, your train of thought may bring you back to work ideas and you’ll think of creative, new solutions that can help you run a better business.
• You’ll discover it’s time for a change.
If you are taking a break from your digital connections, you may realize you are overwhelmed, exhausted and really need a change. If you can’t stand the thought of going back to your usual work activities after your “digital disconnection,” this may be a sign that it’s time to set new goals and pursue other, life dreams.
What will happen when you unplug?
Are you stressed out about work and your daily grind? Well, the Memorial Holiday is this weekend. What a perfect time to “unplug” from all of your digital products and enjoy some time off!
Spend time with positive people, visit new places and unwind. You’ll give your mind and body a break from your usual, work routine. And who knows? During that time, you may come up with some new ideas that will revive your love for your work or even develop goals for new, life dreams.
Take a break already and let me know how it goes!
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May 23rd, 2012 at 10:33 am
Good list, once remember hearing that top ranked tennis players who were able to “turn off” from the game in between each point did a lot better than players who were constantly dwelling on it…
May 24th, 2012 at 9:01 am
The idea of taking a vacation can be very difficult specially if you have your own business to take care of. But no matter how much you love your business or work, you are bound to get burnt out if you do not take a break. And people who are stressed can make terrible judgment calls. Take a break. This will do you and your business/work good.
June 19th, 2012 at 12:54 am
Every hard working person needs to take a well deserved break no matter how tough is handling, or someday he/she migh5t break down.
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