The importance of taking a holiday from work

I always picture summer vacation as relaxing around a campfire or spending time outdoors with loved ones. ??These are the memories that flood our minds and sharing experiences actually help us evolve into happier, more productive people.

My team and I love to travel! Each month, we are featuring a new travel segment in our newsletter from one of our team members. ??This week, I thought I’d let you come along with me on my current journey – rowing in Italy!

Here are some of the top reasons why taking a holiday is imperative

I am on a ten day trip with my rowing friends from all over the world. ??I have not been on an overseas holiday this summer and since it was an incredibly busy summer for us, I decided to wait until now.

1. Recharge your batteries

When you run your own business, it is extremely important to schedule in some downtime. There will always be more phone calls to make, more clients to work with and the to do list never stops. This is what I LOVE about having my own business!! But, if you don’t take time out to rest and relax, you will burn out.
Photo: ‘Ready to start at the base of the Swiss Alps’ 

2. Experience something new

New experiences allow us to view life from a different perspective. Try doing something you have never done before every time you go on vacation. It doesn’t need to be anything extreme like sky diving or swimming with the sharks, perhaps just having a massage on the beach is new to you. Whatever you choose, relish in the knowledge that you have done something out of the ordinary as this will help you grow.

3. Focus on something outside of work

Have you ever tried to tackle a problem and feel like you are constantly not finding a solution? The best thing to do is step away from the problem, and basically stop trying to solve it. When we are taking a holiday from work, our minds are in a creative mode as we are living in the moment. When we are seeing new things and not thinking about work, this is when so many of the ah-ha’s appear! So many times when I have been out on a lake, rowing 10,000kms away from my office, and solutions to problems have become clear as day!
Photo: My rowing crew on Tuesday. We are Irish, Austrian, Dutch and Canadian. We rowed 31kms through the rain – smiling the whole way!

4. Bond with family members and locals

It is no surprise that traveling with family and friends is one of the fastest ways to deepen a relationship. You are all enjoying the same experience and sharing the fun of your holiday together. Only people on the holiday with you will be able to recall certain memories. Meeting locals is always a good idea. Using the few words you have in their native tongue will expand your creative brain and challenge yourself in a multitude of ways.
Photos: My rowing friends I met in India a few years ago. So good to see each other again!

Now that school is back and things are a bit less busy, I would love to see your holiday pictures!
All of the images above were taken a few days ago.

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