Comments on: Five Mini-Vacations That Won’t Cost Much or Disrupt Your Schedule

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Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:43:10 +0000

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By: Online Outsourcing

Online Outsourcing — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:28:43 +0000

Appreciate this post…I like the way of handling the stress for the better performance of the concerned person.I suggest that make a smile even if the moment is hard to face and get the name as the best laughter in your place…that gives lots of relaxation and energy to you.

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Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:43:43 +0000

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By: Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:06:44 +0000

Movie nights the way to go for me. If your anything like me I’m sure you spend more than a night or 2 a week working away in the dark to get that project finished.

It’s so good to just crash in front of the TV for a night.

By: Lee Munroe

Lee Munroe — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:51:28 +0000

Aw, i seen the photo and thought you were going to show us some great (but cheap) beaches to freelance from

By: Tina McAllister

Tina McAllister — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:18:01 +0000

I think breaks are terrific and necessary!! But there’s something to be said for doing work while in a different spot. So I would just add that if you need a fresh look at things while still getting work done, you can do it by getting out and heading to the park, or going to a cafe. Wherever.
I was helping out a friend the other week by waiting for the gas guy to come by to switch it on – with one of those lovely 4-hour windows of waiting. And yeah, I was waiting for about 3 hours. But they were some wonderfully productive hours! I was in an empty house with my laptop, and cranking out the work.
Another time, I tagged along on a conference trip at a resort 2 hours away. While my husband was working, I was working too…poolside!! And yes, I was productive with the waterfall, the pool, and the beers served poolside. It was also a motivator to make some buckaroos to get a pool like that in my own backyard.
For now, I’ll have to settle for the kiddie pool and some sun tea. ;)

By: Freelance4Money

Freelance4Money — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:44:04 +0000

Don’t think about your work while you are relaxing. That can be one of the hardest to achieve. The only way I can get around this is to log all the stuff I need to do when i’ve finished my break, then when it’s on the paper, it’s hopefully out of my head.

By: Genesis

Genesis — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:20:09 +0000

Great post! I was quite burnt out by the end of last year from working too hard and ended up taking an entire month off. Now that I’m back in action, I am making sure to take time each week to relax.

I particularly like the one on being a tourist in your own town. So true! I live just outside Antigua, Guatemala, but rarely enjoy visiting the ruins or other sites around here. Such a shame when I’m so close. :)

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:48:26 +0000

This is a great thread, i agree by taking time out allows you to avoid “burning out” and also allows you to gain more inspiration when you step away for awhile

By: iHazim

iHazim — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:53:11 +0000

Great Ideas.

i was thinking to work harder for the next two weeks to take a 20 days vacation. Now these amazing ideas will defiantly help me, since i didn’t take a vacation for more than a year and a half!

thanks a million.