There’s More to Life Than Work, Says the Workaholic Working on Vacation
You need real days off — here’s why.
When I think of vacation, I think of mornings without alarm clocks. I think of beach days, playing tourist, and relaxing. I don’t think about lugging my laptop with me to check emails or stay on top of the latest trends.
But for many of us, particularly the self-employed and the side hustlers, we tend to take work everywhere. We find ourselves busily working in waiting rooms, at stoplights, and even on vacation. We need an out-of-office sign, but really — are we ever out of the office? Or did we just haul it with us?
I know I’m guilty of this. Because I freelance, I often find myself getting work done and meeting deadlines even when I travel. I work it so that it doesn’t cut into my sightseeing or beach relaxing, but there’s something to be said for having a day off … that’s actually a day off. No work. Just the outside world.
In a world where being a workaholic is lauded as a virtue, it may feel radical to actually unplug and enjoy a holiday without at least checking in. But how much balance do we have in our lives when home isn’t allowed to intrude in our workdays, but work constantly butts in at home?
