Jun 3 2011
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Over the last week, I’ve read several articles about why it’s important to take vacations. It’s essential not only because it allows you to relax and regroup, it also gives you the opportunity to look at things from a fresh perspective.
Yet, most of us don’t take vacations. Last January, we took our first almost week-long vacation – a trip to Jamaica – in over five years. Although I did go through a little Twitter withdrawal, I managed to survive. We rode horses in the ocean, relaxed by the pool, ate all day and were generally pampered by the staff at the resort. It was awesome. We came back refreshed and ready to work again. Why did we wait so long? New jobs, working on the business, going to grad school, you name it, it was always something. And sadly it seems that we are not alone. About a week ago, I read an article on CNN, Why is America the “No-Vacation” Nation?, that said if you like taking vacations don’t live in the US. Scary. It seems that a lack of time off combined with the fear of seeming uncommitted by being out of the office and concern about the build-up of work while we’re away makes taking a vacation just a dream for many. What about you? Are you taking a vacation this summer? Weigh in on this month’s Vacation Poll (on our Home Page). I hope the majority of responses to the poll will be YES! Why is America the "No Vacation" Nation? |
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