Taking time off is not just something you do to stay sane (although it is a major reason for doing it!). Time off also enables you to work through issues, create projects, have thoughts and make plans you just don’t have the time to when you’re working long days, and trying to balance work with life.
Stefan Sagmeister lives in America, is a man and designer. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have great insights for us sphinxx women on the magic of taking time off. Every seven years he takes a year off to pursue a project he would not be able to pursue. His plan is to take five years out of his retirement, and intersperse these years with this work.
It’s a wonderful video, well worth watching for the full 17 minutes, because its 17 minutes of evaluating your work, your time off and the greater pattern of your life.
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K Viviers commented on 19-May-2010 07:28 PM
sphinxx commented on 01-Jun-2010 01:33 PM
K Viviers commented on 19-May-2010 07:28 PM
Funny this should be a topic this week. This is a very timely topic for me. HR have gently reminded me that I have a fair amount of leave accrued. While I am planning a family holiday at the end of the year which will use a significant portion I was overlooking that regular short breaks are good for my health and perspective. I don't know that I would go so far as to take a year off every few years but here's to short leave here and there for a bit of well deserved me time.
sphinxx commented on 01-Jun-2010 01:33 PM
I probably won't be taking a year off either anytime soon, but I completely agree that regular shorter breaks are essential for working to our full potential.
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