Conventional wisdom dictates that the best time to take a vacation is after you've finished a project, and you can relax with a clear head. Stepcase Lifehack explains that this isn't always best: in fact, you're better off taking vacations in the middle of that big project, when you're feeling discouraged.
Finishing a project, they say, gives you momentum. Having a "win" under your belt motivates you to keep going strong, and taking a vacation can kill all the benefits that success brought you. Instead, they say, you should take those vacations when you're mentally tired and really need it:
Entrepreneurs don't need vacations to stay motivated, but we do need to manage our energy level, and vacations are a big part of that; it's important for us to take breaks, breath some fresh air, and get some perspective on what we're doing. In other words, even though we don't need vacations as rewards, they're great for resting and recharging?just so long as we don't take one at a time that will take away our momentum, or kill an opportunity.
For an entrepreneur (or anyone who is in charge of their own income), vacations don't come when projects are complete. On the contrary ? they should come when the projects are still in progress, but you're tired, and need to recharge to carry the ball the rest of the way.
See the diagram to the right for an example of what they say this would look like. It's obviously a bit more complicated than that, but it's a fairly interesting philosophy. Hit the link to read more, and if you've had any experience with this, let us know about your optimal vacation time in the comments.
Photo by Mandolin Davis.
The Absolute WORST Day to Take a Vacation (It's Not When You Think!) | Stepcase Lifehack
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