The Key to Success: Take Time Off

As we delve deeper into the summer months, the temptations of nostalgia come flooding in. School is out and now is the ideal time to perfect your backstroke finesse and cannonball splash. But wait, you have meetings, phone calls, new business ventures and absolutely no time at all. Better to stay productive and focused, you think.

The ability to work from anywhere, at anytime has given us the ability to function successfully in all of our different roles as individuals. These days, people can work from home; conducting virtual meetings and check-ins with team members while out of the office. Instead of “checking out” for the night, we check our emails. The facilities for success and productivity are at our very fingertips, but with that, the lines between work-life and personal-life are blurred, if they even exist at all.

Accessibility to our work is surely something to be celebrated, however, as the boundaries of work and personal life disappear, so does our ability to be productive and efficient. When you take time for yourself, you actually increase your productivity in the workplace. Our brains, like our bodies, require rest and time for healing. When we intentionally create this time of rest, we allow ourselves to become more efficient and energized in our workplace. This summer, M E Clarke encourages you to take time for yourself— turn your phone off, explore, rejuvenate and enjoy yourself! Here are some tips to help you relish in the beauty of summer:

• Start small—Choose a daily ritual to symbolize the end of your working day, and actively disengage in work-related activities.
• Take small breaks throughout the day— Go for a 10-minute walk mid-morning or during your lunch break.
• Even if a week long vacation just won’t work out this year, choose a day to do something you normally wouldn’t. Turn off notifications on your phone and enjoy what your city has to offer.

If you’re ready to dive in deep, check out some of these easy-to-plan vacation ideas for yourself or with your family:

• Midwest Vacations
• Ohio Getaways
• Family Vacations

Being able to mentally leave work is an art form that few have mastered, but all should strive for. Here are additional tips on how to rest well and work efficiently. Remember, M E Clarke supports you in work and play!