Take A Break

I was talking to a friend the other day. He was feeling a bit burned out, and while he had work to do, he didn't really want to do it. He asked if I had some great motivation for him. I wish I did, but I didn't. Instead, I gave him the following advice: TAKE A BREAK.

Yep, that was my great advice. Someone had work to do and I told him to walk away from it. I know, I am a bit crazy. But, crazy ain't that bad! Seriously, there comes a time when walking away is what you need to do. And, as attorneys, we find it hard to do.

When I get stressed or when I start to feel burned out, I get away from work. I go find something else to do. I work on the MGB. I play soccer. I go play with the kids. I do yard work. I do something - anything, that is not work related. And I don't just do it for an hour. I do it for a day or a day and a half.

Sure, I am missing out on getting the work done. But, when I come back, I am refreshed and ready to go. I am more productive, more alert and more ready to face the task at hand. Try it, after all, Johnny like's it.

-------Jonathan