Vacations Are Necessary
You need a break even if you don't think you do
I was tired.
And then I went to a different state for a couple of days.
I felt so much better after that!
I didn’t realize how hard it’s been for me the past few months until my OCD kicked my butt last month. I was in a new summer routine, preparing for a wedding, and doing my regular workload, and I needed a break.
My encouragement to you is that you need to take a break. Step back for an hour, or a day, or a week. Find a new place in your area (or out of your area!) to relax and recharge. Do something that’s different from your normal life.
Why?
If you don’t make the choice to take a break, your body and/or your brain will force you to take a break. It may be at the most inopportune time, as well! (Like when you’re preparing for a wedding!)
I have been forced to take a little break from my book while I wait for my last beta reader to finish. It requires patience, but I love her advice and comments and am more than willing to wait, especially because she only has six chapters to go!
Please find some time to rest. I’m rooting for you in whatever work you are doing!