Every year I make a new year’s resolution which can be kept
to not just for one year, but year after year. This way it is a more realistic
goal compared to something like ‘lose weight’ or ‘detox’. In 2013 it was to
spend more time in my garden as I had just had it landscaped. Whenever the
weather has allowed I have sat out there and admired the plants/flowers I have
managed to grow. Resolution achieved.
For 2014 it was to have more holidays. I know this was going
to be a tough one considering the business that I have just started as I knew
that any time out would affect it. But I think that the benefits of having
holiday time will help the business in the longer term.
I am pleased to say that I on track to achieve this
resolution. This year I have been to Monmouth during Easter. There was a very bizarre museum/attraction I visited called Littledean Jail in the Forrest of Dean. If you are looking for a crazy exhibition then get yourself there! I have been to the snooker championships in Sheffield and a number of whisky tastings from the Wee Dram shop in Bakewell.
Also I have recently been to Turkey for an all-inclusive holiday. Yes I
ate and drank too much, but it was nice and relaxing and it recharged the
batteries. New York is on the agenda later on in the year which I am much
looking forward to.
Why do we need holidays? I think that without them people
can lose focus and sight on what they are trying to achieve. If you don’t recharge
then you run the risk of making mistakes and becoming less motivated. These
breaks are essential so please, if you are able, take a break.
