Work alone causes a whole set of stressors. Think about it, you work very hard to get
time away to relax. If you are in a
position that requires certain monthly items completed, you work twice as hard
to get those items completed just so you can take time off. Working out
coverage and knowing that upon your return you will still be playing catch
up. I wonder sometimes if it would not
be easier just to take the computer with me and work off hours to keep caught
up. Quick, someone hit me on the back
of the head for that thought. Time away
from the work stress is a necessary challenge and mental health requirement in
today's world.
Now I take pride that I am an organizer and start a month in
advance for any plan to be away from home. Yet it still stresses me out to
ensure that everything is covered for myself, partner and pets along with the
house. I do find though that planning a
few weeks out and at the end of each week have a certain about of items check
off, it just makes the stress less of an issue and actually builds the
excitement of the upcoming time away. If
you have kids this can be a great way to get them involved in the preparation
and teaching them how to be responsible individuals. Give them the task of
preparing their rooms, luggage, pet essentials or even straightening up the
yard to ensure all their toys and bikes are put away.
Pets add another element to the preparation of vacations.
Whether you are leaving them behind with a sitter or taking them along, you
have to ensure you have all elements in place for their well being and
enjoyment while you are on vacation.
Print up instructions with vet numbers and emergency numbers for the
sitter. Give a brief description of your
pets personality with likes and dislikes to assist the sitter in taking care of
them while you are away. Taking them with you, get a collapsible kennel, ensure
you have plenty of water, treats and food.
If you are driving, a few weeks in advance take your pet in the car to
the gas station or just take drive and let the pet get use to being in the
vehicle without going to the vet.
Whatever your vacation plans may be this year, do yourself a
favor and make out that preparation list as I have done. Start that count down and
check off those tasks in preparing for a relaxing time away from the normal
daily routine. Enjoy every minute from the prep to the execution of the trip
and turn the stress into a game to achieve the upmost enjoyment this year.
Now did I stop the newspaper? Did I put the out of office
message on the work computer? Just keep
checking off those tasks. Now is it one
week or two weeks away?
Of course, I have found over the years, the best part of the
vacation is the home coming. It is wonderful to get away from the house and
daily routine, but returning home is just the icing on the cake. You have all
the memories of the vacation yet there is no place like home. At least till next vacation..
Keep Dancin’ Larry B
Please note no article next week while traveling..
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