First of all, I’d like to warn you that this is not a technical post 🙂
In the past I thought that more than few days per year spent on holidys is a waste of time – too many important things to be done in work, home and so on. I couldn’t afford to rest any longer.
Renovation of the house, dealing with overdue matters, at best 2-3 days of rest and return to work – a typical vacation at that time.
In retrospect, I see that this was not an approach conducive to productivity and professional development. It led to doing everyday work along the line of least resistance, without much enthusiasm or joy.
Fortunately, my wife convinced me that life is also about experiencing, having fun and relaxing 🙂
Trips for a week’s vacation brought a breath of fresh air, new strength for work and a much more positive approach to both: life and work.
But it was only after the first two-week trip that I understood why psychologists recommend at least 10 days of vacation. I felt like a newborn! A slower pace of life, calming down, clearing the mind and freeing yourself from everyday problems. Interestingly, returning to work also looks different: more ideas, willingness to develop and lots of enthusiasm. Excitement when waiting for another such a great time gives strength and motivation for further work. To all those who have such an opportunity – I heartily recommend trying a longer, at least 10-day vacation.
At the end – I wish you all a happy upcoming holidays, a good rest, pleasant moments and unforgettable impressions!