I've got a case of the Mondays!!

Can you believe it is already March 1st?

Sorry for my lack of posts last week. I had a conference on Thursday and a vacation day on Friday, so I was hustlin' to get stuff done before I left for the week.

Now today, coming back to 70+ emails makes me wish I hadn't taken a day off :(

Do you sometimes regret taking time off of work? I have built up over 100 hours of vacation time, but feel a little guilty whenever I try to just take a day off for "me time."

Anyone else out there like me?

Taking Time Off During a Recession?

A survey by CareerBuilder.com says that 35% of workers haven’t gone or aren’t planning on taking a vacation this year. Of those, 71% cited lack of money as the reasoning. What have you been doing this year? Going on big trips, or experiencing “staycations” and doing activities close to home?

The survey also found that 1 in 5 workers are afraid to take vacations in fear of losing their jobs or because they feel guilty about being away from the office. Do you feel guilty about taking time off?

I think not taking your vacation can be even worse for your mental health- if you are doing more work than ever because of layoffs or shifting of duties, you need to take a few days off here and there to recoup and relax.

I think if you plan carefully and coordinate with co-workers schedules, taking a few days off can do wonders, and you can return to work refreshed and ready!