Every once in a while, you have to take a little break. Step back. Look around. Get a fresh perspective.

When will you do this and how long should it last?

Not just a meeting ending, or your day being over, let alone your watch telling you to stand. A full on, walk away, go somewhere else and see totally new things. More than just a weekend. Definitely not just online, a movie or binge watching the latest to come out streaming.

• The real world.
• With real people.
• Doing real things.

Make a plan. Make the time. Make it work.

Be sure to stay focused on the end game, and part of that should mean to take a little break from the day in day out. There is a reason companies have “use it or lose it” vacation policies. They want you to refresh and recharge. You will be better off for it and probably more productive, creative and supportive. You will probably feel so much lighter, healthier and happier, too.

~ Dawn aka Hat Girl

PS Spring break is coming up soon…