I’ve just got back from a 10-day trip to Melbourne where I visited family and friends.  These trips are supposed to be holidays, however we all know that when there’s family involved, it’s often not so much a holiday!  I’m pretty lucky in that my family are great, it’s just that I never get to spend enough time with them because of other obligations.  Among all the family catch-ups I was navigating work and some business meetings as well.  Not an easy feat!

In fact, after my trip I felt rather exhausted and relieved that I was home.  I almost needed a holiday to get over my holiday!  On the plane coming home I started to reflect on my trip and what I’d gained from it.  I always like to do this, because I strive to get something new or valuable from my experiences.  As I was scanning through the last 10 days, I realised I had packed in so much that I didn’t get the chance to relax. My brain didn’t get a break!

Yet every time I can get away from home, the office, my clients and responsibilities – I feel refreshed and ideas flow to me naturally.  So I’m looking forward to Easter so that I can stop, unwind, recharge and create some space between me and my work.

When you get the chance to relax at Easter – switch off the computer, mobile device, and just recharge the batteries. It will do yourself – and likely your business – the world of good.