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Are you, like many other Americans, logging more hours than there seem to be in a week? Do you find that you lack free time in your schedule? Stress is more prevalent than ever before, and the sources seem to be countless! Furthermore, we seem to be logging these extra hours not because of the overtime pay, but rather to ensure that we keep our jobs.

Think back to when you first fell in love, and the rush that you felt. You could probably stay up all night, eat nothing, and still feel content and full for weeks. Your love is what sustained you. This love is not only a massive adrenaline rush, but the ultimate in human caring and compassion.

Kindess can have a similar impact on humans. While nothing holds quite the power of a first love, research shows that positive and healthy work environments improve morale and productivity, and reduce turnover. However, not enough workplaces employ this philosophy. Too many employers wear down their employees to the limit and still expect optimal performance.

We can learn quite a bit about workplace performance simply by observing other countries. In Europe, “holiday” is practically a given. I have met quite a few European travelers who have upwards of six weeks of vacation a YEAR. In Asia, you may see coworkers exercising together at their workplace. And then there is the ever-popular ’siesta,’ an afternoon rest period adopted by many Latin countries.

My intent is to encourage you for the sake of you. I know, as well as anyone, there are many times in our lives when we must do what we must do, and that sometimes means logging long hours. I also know that we need to rest. We’re human. Our bodies have requirements. Thus, you should take a few moments for you, time to recuperate, time to recharge.

Even a quick getaway can prove to be rejuvenating. Try getting up early, and simply taking a stroll with a cup of coffee. Step away from the office for a few minutes, and take a walk. Try to take a mini vacation on the weekend, even if it is cheap. If you live on the coast, head for the hills. If you are a mountain dweller, hit the beach! Time away should be simple and easy to adjust to. We have our noses to the grindstone all too often, and we need little steps, to balance our time.

If you can, look into something bigger, perhaps something that pushes you out of the classic “comfort zone.” Use a local resource, like the Sierra Club, to plan a trip. Even better, consider an adult camp (just like a youth summer camp, but for – you’ve got it – adults!) Step outside, meet new people, push yourself physically, and let the inner child in you come back out to play.

Youth camps are popular already, and family camps are starting to gain momentum, so who is to say that you cannot invest in an adult camp? There is something cathartic about getting out in nature – something inspiring and healthy. So step outside of the proverbial box, do something different and enjoy the benefits of summer camp that you will undoubtedly find. Your new friends are waiting…

It took some serious warning signs before I made the change for myself, including a severe loss of family time, a hundred-pound weight gain and a little “heart thing.” I finally had the clear wake-up call that I needed, but I cannot forget that many of us are still working long hours and going the extra mile. But why, exactly, are we doing this to ourselves?

Do not be discouraged when you begin carving time out for yourself. Even setting time aside is a step – and a worthwhile one. If you feel that you are struggling, just relax and ENJOY the process.

On a personal note, I’ve been taking the time to relax and get healthy, slowly but surely. I’ve even taken some of my own advice. For all of the individuals in the media who are telling us to do certain things and avoid others, there are not enough people reminding us to do things for ourselves. So go take care of YOU – no matter how small that act is. I spent 40 minutes today riding my bike with my teenage daughter, and it was the best 40 minutes of my weekend. It was fun, free, and enjoyable. The rest of the weekend, I’ve been on the computer!

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