As an entrepreneur my work schedule is quite different than most people.  While I don’t work a 9-5 job, I am almost always “on”.  I LOVE what I do and one of the biggest areas of wellness I support my clients with is the importance of self-care (i.e. stress management), yet rarely participate in much myself.

This past week however I have been on vacation and am proud to admit I have hardly done any work!  Yes, I have checked my blackberry daily (except weekends, which is a feat for me) and made an occasional phone call, but overall I have completely disconnected from my work world.

In doing so, I realize how important it is to rejuvenate our minds, whether it’s daily, weekly, monthly or even yearly.  While disconnecting from my business I have been doing some soul searching and discovered meditation MUST be part of my regular practices (up there with exercise and drinking water!).  I now can see how imperative it is for me and others to recharge in order to function at our best.