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The dictionary defines vacation as a rest, a suspension of ordinary occupations. Most individuals feel two weeks of vacation per year is necessary. I think we need weekly rest. We usually take multiple short breaks, but if we don't realise it, we think we don't have enough. Personal time and vacations are different.

Do you realise that all your time is for you? If you think it's wrong because you work a lot, take care of kids, spouse, or ailing parent, it's for you too.

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If you are honest with yourself, you will realise that your work helps you make money, build self-esteem, alter your perspective, and be creative. No matter why, you work for yourself. You either love and enjoy taking care of someone else or do it reluctantly because you think you have to. To avoid guilt, remember that you're doing it for yourself. Whatever you do with your time is for you.

Vacationing is different. The term above indicates to rest, do what we enjoy, or take our minds off things and halt our daily activities. I feel like I'm on vacation when I stroll in nature, read a book that calms me (not one I want to study or annotate), play cards, dance, or eat out with a buddy.

Take time to record your daily relaxations. Realising this will refresh you. Because they don't know how much rest they're getting, people who say they don't have enough complain of being exhausted. I am often asked where I obtain my energy. I say I'm conscious and enjoy every vacation minute I can, regardless of length.

In addition to these modest moments, we must take two weeks off per year. Separate weeks produce different results. The first week relieves year-long stress and tiredness, while the second replenishes energy.

Going away for two weeks with the kids and house is hardly a vacation if you do it regularly. Not enough parents realise the value of travelling alone without kids. Your relationship and kids will benefit from this behaviour.

If you think leaving them will make you feel bad, your ego is talking instead of your heart, which knows your needs. Do you realise how unjust it is to think you must always have your kids?

You don't have to leave home to feel like you're on vacation, but make sure the kids aren't there and you're not cooking daily. A physically demanding but relaxing exercise will not tyre you out because it is good fatigue and will recover swiftly after a night's sleep. Emotional and mental tiredness saps our vitality most.

Whatever holiday you choose, your loved ones will respect your decision and not hold it against you if you can afford it without feeling guilty. Giving others space to express their needs without making them feel guilty or changing their thoughts shows self-respect.

I hope you notice and enjoy all your unplanned restful moments.


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