I know, I know, it’s not rocket science, but this is something that I especially needed to hear. I often joke that I work 24/7 between working as a nurse on . . . → Read More: Are you suffering from business overload?]]> We received some great advice from a good friend lately. His advice? Be sure to reward yourself from time to time.

I know, I know, it’s not rocket science, but this is something that I especially needed to hear. I often joke that I work 24/7 between working as a nurse on the weekends and then doing business stuff the rest of the time.

Now let me be honest, I am not “working” around the clock, but Matt and I are constantly talking about business even if we are “off the clock.” We live it and breathe it because we both enjoy business so much.

That is kind of the life of an entrepreneur. Business is always on our minds.

But nevertheless, our friend suggested that we reward ourselves after a long run of huge projects with short deadlines.

So, we rewarded ourselves with a little trip out of state to spend some time with some great friends and in the sun. A run on the beach, a bike ride down the pier, and a couple of afternoons laying on the beach were just what we needed. There was only one rule.

No talking about business except for the short time we allotted each morning to answer any emails or phone calls that were pressing and the exception of if we were to come up with the idea of the century. Other than that, no business talk.

We all need our rewards and our time away. Going a hundred miles a minute helps us get things done and keep up with this fast paced world. But the human brain was not built to run at that speed forever, which is probably the reason God gave us the seventh day to rest.

When was the last time you rewarded yourself with time away? And I mean true time away.  If you’re beginning to suffer from lack of focus and motivation, or you are just plain warn out I suggest you take a break.  I know a great little place.