Take a temporary break or rest.
At this time of year things seem to really speed up.
Work. Family. Social events. They hit a crescendo at Christmas time.
If you’re anything like me you have set an ambitious list of tasks that need to be finished before Christmas, so when it gets to Christmas you can take a break.
But the problem with this approach is you can burn yourself out preparing for a break, and when you do get to the break it doesn’t feel like one at all.
This is why you need to pause every now and again.
Pausing from a long project or intensive period can be critically important.
Taking a short break can actually make your work more effective as it allows you to re-energise, regroup and unpack anything that’s been troubling you.
It enables you to see the wood for the trees.
And if you are looking for a relaxing and carefree Christmas break, then take a moment to pause…pause right now…today.
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