Vacation Your Way to Success!

All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy they say. It also makes you unsuccessful. The fact is that a well placed vacation can do wonders for every area of your life. I am thinking about this because I am about to go sit on the beach for a few weeks! So in this busy world, where we are driven to be producing all the time, it is good to be reminded that a break is sometimes the best thing to move us forward in the long run.

I know many people who can't seem to get themselves to break away from the office, thinking that they are getting a lot of work done. The truth is that they need a break and when they get back they will be working much more effectively. With that in mind, here are some thoughts on why you can vacation your way to success.

Vacationing help you appreciate your work. After awhile even work you normally love can become a drudgery. Taking a vacation gets you away and after awhile you begin to miss it and chomp at the bit to get back to it. You simply appreciate it more.

Vacationing helps you reset your mind. Even though the mind is a mystery, we do know that it can get tired. Mental fatigue. Getting away on a regular basis helps reset the mind to its peak condition. Every brain needs a good rest.

Vacationing makes your body stronger, with more energy for the battle by giving it a rest. The world's top bodybuilders, the ones with the huge muscles know something that the typical businessperson doesn't - the body needs a rest. Every week they take one day off. And then they take whole seasons off and allow their bodies to rest. Our bodies are the same. We need to let them relax, sleep more etc.

Vacationing gives you time to encourage your support team - your family. While we are putting in long hours and working hard, our families support us with encouragement and the like. Vacationing let's them know that you value them and want to make sure that you take good, significant times for them. Then, when you get back to work, you know that your "team" it firmly in your corner.

Vacationing puts you in a creative mindset. Sometimes being in the same situation gets your imagination stuck in a rut. Watching the sun set, listening to the waves crash, or enjoying the fresh air of the mountains will set your creative imagination soaring. You may find that you come up with all sorts of solutions to work issues while laying on the beach. I don't know how this works... but it does.

Vacationing renews your spirit. We all need an emotional boost. We need a break from the roller coaster of emotions that drain our spirits while at work. Quite frankly, if you do vacation right, the predominate emotion should be peace. And that is just what you need to get rejuvenated for work.

Vacationing proves to you that your work or office can exist without you. Sometimes we overestimate our value to the organization and this puts so much stress on us. The fact is that if you go away for a week, your job will still be there. The company won't be bankrupt, and life will still be going on. We need to know that work goes on, so that we don't worry so much. Get away and don't call the office!

So what is my advice? Take a vacation. You need one. You deserve one. Life is passing you by my friend, and in the end, you will know you should have taken a vacation. Your office won't fall apart. The earth will continue to turn on its axis. Your family will be happy. Turn off your computer, pick up the phone, dial the travel agent.... your success depends upon it!

About The Author:

Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of Made for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams.

To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on the subject of Secrets of Influence go to http://Chris-Widener.InspiresYOU.com/ or call 800-929-0434.

---

Using A Weekly Review To Improve My Life And Business

"What a week!" you say at the end of a... Read More

Adaptability as a Key to Success

Do you ever stop to consider how much we change... Read More

Success Lessons from Baseball - Enthusiasm And Excitement Can Make The Difference

I remember, about 35 years ago, reading two books by... Read More

8 Ultimate Secrets Skyrocket Your Success!

Whenever I ask people this question, "what do you really... Read More

Millionaire Mind - Secret Of The Millionaire Mind Revealed

Hey Future Millionaire,There's so much value in reading about the... Read More

Success in Life and the Mystery of Focus

If you are wishy-washy and undecided about you want and... Read More

Life Issues Pt. 1 - Success

Hello everybody and a good day (or night !) to... Read More

How To Become Successful

The First step to success is to think and decide... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Get Your Act Together

Get your act together Make sure that you have all... Read More

The Core Curriculum Of A Wonderful Life

An acquaintance of mine once lamented that she was utterly... Read More

Top Ten Ways to Achieve Personal and Professional Independence

1. Clearly define what you want and what is most... Read More

Do You Know Whats The #1 Success Secret Is?

How many people do you hear complaining about their job,... Read More

Your Words Have Power

You teach others how to treat you by how you... Read More

How To Get Out Of The Way Of Your Own Success

Success is something that happens all by itself once you've... Read More

Animal Teachers Reveal Success Through Pleasure

What the anteater and otter show us about success?It's been... Read More

Top Seven Ideas For Success

1. Any work activity, unless initiated at the earliest will... Read More

Reaping a Multiple Reward

For every disciplined effort, there are multiple rewards. That's one... Read More

Top Ten Success Strategies

1. Believe in yourself and what it is you do.... Read More

The Secret to Success in 2004 (or any year)

Do you want to achieve your most important goals in... Read More

Creative Destruction

This past Memorial Day weekend I decided to revisit my... Read More

A Pyramid of Success

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a... Read More

The Secret Weapons of Success

There are two things that will determine your success or... Read More

Top Ten Breakthrough Behaviors For Excellence

1. Be Courageous. Flex your risk muscle and step out... Read More

Achieving Success with Authentic Joy: 12 Reflections

Success begins with a personal dream that is bigger than... Read More

Opening Your Unlimited Potential

It is high time you know the truth about yourselves.... Read More

Perseverance is the Ability ...

"Perseverance allows you to get back on track when you... Read More

The Dynamics of Competitive Mentality

Life is not a competition.Not at all. Life itself is... Read More

Failure IS an option.

I wrote an article on this very subject, with the... Read More

Succeed By Looking Forward

We all want something to look forward to. The best... Read More

Marketing In The Moment (Consciously)

It's really all we have... the "Moment". Think about it,... Read More

Signs Along the Road to Achievement

One of the first things most of us remember hearing... Read More

Nice Guys Really Finish First - Really?

How can anyone with the brain of a cockroach make... Read More

Imagine That

"See, I told you so," she emailed me, "it turned... Read More