However, I have learned that is sometimes exactly what I need to do. I love being productive and doing things that better myself, but after taking some time for myself I realized that I actually need to put aside some time to enjoy life and spend time with people I normally wouldn't have time for.It's important that in the process of meeting your goals, you spend time having fun, living life, and surrounding yourself with people who are just as goal-oriented as you are. Although I love working towards my bigger picture, after spending so much time doing so, I slowly recognized my need for a little fun.
Now, there's nothing wrong with going out and having fun--but for me, I just don't always like being around people or doing things that aren't looking out for my best interest. Now, not all people enjoy doing the things I have learned to appreciate, but the few that do are definitely friends for life.
Traveling is one of the things that I have learned to love. Although I love being in the comfort of my own home, I have also learned that it's important to step out of my comfort zone--see things I haven't seen, go places where I've never been, meet interesting people that I wouldn't have met otherwise. These are the little experiences that add that much more to this thing we call life.
I'm pretty good at balancing my work load, but I know some of us get really stressed out over things we have to do, or worry about things that are out of our control. During this time is when you need to make time for yourself, because you are your biggest investment--so, invest in a little time for yourself, even if it's only for an hour. Let yourself take a break, relax, have fun, travel.
We often get so caught up in work, relationships, finances, and the countless other things that we should never have to worry about. All of these things should serve you, not the other way around. Don't let these aspects of life control you. Once you get to the point where you're being affected negatively, no matter at what level--take a break. All of those things don't become important anymore once your happiness, health, and peace become disturbed.
However, some of us take a break to distract ourselves from the things we have to handle. It's important to recognize the difference of distraction and vacation. I personally don't do things to distract myself from what I have to do. I like to handle my business, put in some work in whatever it is that I have to do--then I reward myself with some time for myself. For those who do this a little too often, distracting yourself then becomes a habit--and therefore becomes detrimental to your progress. Push through whatever it is you have to do, then present yourself with some time off.
Anything I do in life must add some sort of benefit to my life and if it doesn't, I eliminate it--no matter what or who it is. Once you begin to take control of your life, including taking the time to better yourself, as well as spending time doing the things you love, you'll better appreciate the time you spend working.
I found that when I take a little vacation or break from all that I have to do, I come back even more motivated then I was before.
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