Every year I struggle at the beginning of the year to spread my vacation out. So far, I have taken two (2) days, and my body and mind are feeling it. I am exhausted. Did you hear me? I. Am. Exhausted.
So, I am taking 6.5 days off. I need the time, but I wear myself out trying to get ready to leave, trying to be in a good position with my projects. Then, when I return, it is overwhelming to come back to what I usually face. We have backups, but their plates are full as well, so they are only able to work on the emergency request. And even with a backup, the emails pile up. I expected when I return, I will have at least 800 emails. Do you see my dilemma?
But this year, I realize that I need to let it go, and stop stressing over things I cannot control. I go to work and do the best I can while I am there and that is all I can give. The emails will pile up, the many requests will come, and my work is never done at the end of the day. Not in this role. So, I am taking a deep breath, doing my woosah chant, and when I leave at 11:45 am this morning, I am letting it go. I plan to have the time of my life and not think about work at all.
Did I mention I am headed to Vegas, with my sister? She has never been, so it should be fun. More to come on the trip… Look for "What happens in Vegas”.
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