My work colleagues and family are very accustomed to me giving too much time to work during my supposed vacations. If, for example, I take a week "off" from work, I usually end up working 2-3 of those days anyway. It's usually by choice that I do so because I love what I do. Therefore, …
Tag: Vacation
On My First Day of Vacation…
In yesterday's post, I bemoaned how difficult it is for me to avoid working on days I'm supposed to be on vacation. I thought I'd reflect on this first day of vacation and tell you how I did... I didn't avoid work completely, putting in about two hours total over various sessions from a few …
Why Is It So Hard For Me To Take Time Off?
Except for one meeting which I must attend in two days, I have scheduled time off from work for the week. Part of the reason is that I'm officiating at an out-of-town wedding next weekend and I want plenty of time to edit and rehearse what I'll be saying at the ceremony before I travel …
Leap Year Lesson #244: A Holiday Is a Much Needed Change of Pace
Yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S. - a much needed holiday for me after a very busy August. If you had asked me last week my plans for the day, I would have told you that I would take the time to catch up on the nearly 100 emails that I have yet to …
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