Don't Forget to Take Time Off From Work

The one thing most people don't want to do in this harsh job market is make themselves less visible at work. Some people, for this very reason, are not taking vacations. First, you should know I'm a big advocate of taking vacations. Taking time off from work serves a very important purpose. I think vacations refresh us and we come back to our jobs with much more energy than when we left. However, I can understand why people feel the way they do these days. If you can't, or won't, take a vacation, at least get away from your job when you can.

Try to leave work on time a few days a week so you can enjoy a few hours of daylight before you have to go to bed and then start all over again. Make your weekends your own. Don't check email at all or if that isn't possible, only check it once each day. Turn off your cell phone or only take calls that aren't related to work. A couple of days away from work don't really count as a vacation, but if it's all you can do right now, make them count.