I think I need a vacation. It’s been almost two years since I had a weekend away – sans children (well, I did drive to St. Paul for dinner one night but I’m not counting that one). Here are the things that make me think a vacation must occur – and soon:
1. I find myself looking at my friends’ (and strangers) FB pages to check out their vacations;
2. I find myself thinking I’m on a staycation when the laundry is done, dishes are clean, house is picked up, bills are paid, homework is completed, the fridge is restocked and I don’t have to drive someone for at least 1/2 hour;
3. I find that when my home phone rings, and I don’t know who it is, I pick it up and hang it up all in 1/2 a second;
4. I find myself a bit (understatement) frustrated when someone gets on the elevator to go down one floor (makes me crazy just writing it!);
5. I realize there is no one left who wants to take a vacation with me;
6. I find myself falling asleep at 3 p.m., regardless of location (no wonder! read #2);
7. I notice that finding a time to work out is almost as stressful as not working out;
8. I find that my assistant seems much happier and productive when I am not in the office;
9. I find that my kids seem much happier and productive when I am not at home;
10. I find myself writing a blog post about needing a vacation
So, what’s the plan? IDK (as they say). All I know is this: taking time away from the stresses of daily life give us the break we need so that we can return to our lives refreshed and better equipped to handle whatever comes our way. It helps job performance, our relationship with our partner (as long as the kids stay home), helps relieve stress and generally keeps us healthy.
I’m convinced … I need a vacation. The next issue is where, when, how and with whom. Whew – I might need a vacation from planning the vacation (or, at the very least, a travel agent)!
Take some time to recharge your batteries today!
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