Five Signs You Need a Vacation

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I am a big fan of vacation. I think it’s essential for the well-being and overall productivity and happiness of all humans. It’s pretty sad how we’ve created this macho anti-vacation culture, where the less vacation you take, the cooler you are. No wonder people burn out left and right and die from stress-related diseases.

Personally, I’m overdue for a real vacation. A “real” vacation means taking at least one week off from work. This means no email, no thinking about work, and absolutely no meetings. I haven’t had one since last Christmas. I’ve had long weekends, but they just don’t cut it.

Here are five signs that you need a real vacation (these have all happened to me in the past week):

1. You accidentally put mouthwash instead of face wash on your cotton ball.
2. You almost throw your spoon in the office kitchen trashcan.
3. You make a countdown calendar to cross off the days until vacation.
4. You have dark rings and puffiness under your eyes.
5. You know exactly how long it is until your next vacation (6 days, 3 hours, and 53 minutes).

Yep, I need a vacation.

PS. It’s good to be back in the blogosphere! To read about my blogging hiatus and Internet fast, please visit my personal blog.