Check Out to Check In- A Staycation Memo

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Published on LinkedIn July 17, 2017
Sometimes we must check out to check-in. Drop everything and take some time to do absolutely nothing. I decided last week that I needed some time to do just that. First, I took 3 days of vacation from work. I knew that this was going to be tough. After the first day of periodically checking my email, I gradually began to let go of my work responsibilities. STOP!
Second, I turned off my phone. This was as fibrous as number one but I knew that it was necessary for me to actually relax. 

STOP!Third, I binge watched television. I watched documentaries, baseball, and even a smidge of reality television (which I mostly loathe). HBO is showing The Defiant Ones, a documentary about Dr. Dre. and Jimmy Lovine and how their determination and innovation defined an era. An amazing work of art.
STOP!
Next, I went to Barnes and Noble and picked up George Couro's An Innovator's Mindset. I challenged myself to read the book without taking notes. I needed to enjoy the moment. Finally, I went swimming. I love to swim or shall I say float. I laid on my back, sunglasses on, while baking in the summer heat.


STOP!

Taking time to rejuvenate is paramount to your well being. It was grueling to unplug but once it was done, I found it so refreshing. It was like taking a camping trip within your own domain. Mellow time. Relaxing time. Staycation time. Me time is required.


NOW!
I'm refreshed, replenished, and determined to "adult". Work hard at work, work harder at home, and marry the two like soulmates.  My mind is clear, my body is rested, and my soul has been reset.  I am ready to tackle the week like a linebacker.

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