The two most common excuses for not taking a vacation are "I'm too busy" or "I can't afford it. " Believe it or not...some folks have gone years without a real vacation. What's that old saying about "all work and no play making Jack a dull boy?"
The constant pressure of work dulls the mind, creates a "rut" environment and does not let the creative process flow freely. New sights and sounds break the routine and have a therapeutic value that's hard to put into words.
The first half of our vacation was bright lights and city sights to stimulate the senses.....the second half was as rural as they come to soothe the soul and ease the mind. A yin and yang if there ever was one.
A complete change of environment away from all that's familiar will do wonders for your bottom line. Through osmosis you'll discover a new way of doing things, ideas will begin to flow and you'll return home with a sense of purpose and vision.
Taking a vacation is serious business.
As a marketing guy I came back with at least a dozen new creative ways to boost business and the bottom line of PrimeLinx. I spent time alone with my thoughts walking on a secluded beach pondering ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.
The sense of drive has always been alive, but the brain needed some fresh air to clear out the cobwebs and clutter.... and allow new initiatives to ferment.
I still devote an hour a day to quiet think time......but nothing beats a complete get-away to put a little romance and fun into life. My wife and I danced in the moon light, partied until 1am with old friends, slept late, held hands as we walked and spoke in quiet whispers as we snuggled together by a campfire on the beach.
All work and no play truly does make Jack a dull boy!! Isn't it about time to make a life, rather than just making a living?
Thanks. Sincerely, David
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