| Many people are afraid to take a vacation, even as | | | | recent trend of staying connected to work by taking |
| their brain and nerves are demanding some psychic | | | | blackberries, i-pods, or laptops on vacation is |
| healing. They are so afraid of leaving their demanding, | | | | self-defeating, since they are still tethered to the |
| draining jobs for only one day, that eventually their | | | | business or workplace. |
| bodies will rebel, in the form of a heart attack or | | | | A healthful, invigorating vacation need not be long. |
| stroke, and they will be stopped in their tracks. They | | | | Just a weekend beach vacation could provide lasting |
| will be spending that much-needed vacation in the | | | | benefits. It could be a chance to revive a |
| hospital. | | | | long-dormant hobby that once provided enjoyment, |
| Another common excuse is lack of money. I cannot | | | | before all the "shoulds" got in the way. Often pencil |
| afford it, I have bills to pay, or some similar excuse. | | | | and paper will do wonders, just by sitting in a park |
| All through the rebellious sixties, and beyond, the | | | | and drawing or writing about the scenery. Another |
| hippies of yore were traversing the country with | | | | benefit would be to finally get into a daily exercise |
| nothing more than a backpack. | | | | program that is enjoyable, such as five minutes of |
| A common perception is that taking time off will | | | | aerobic exercise indoors, followed by a fifteen minute |
| lower productivity and morale among company | | | | morning walk. This is doable by anyone before work, |
| employees. Studies have shown otherwise, as | | | | and will bring lasting benefits. |
| employees return refreshed with healing energy. The | | | | |