As we all know, work can take over. You breathe it, live it, dream it...it's part of you. Its ingrained in your thoughts. Technology has allowed most of us to work from anywhere...even home, and we do! Sometimes it becomes too much.

I just returned from a 4-day vacation where I was finally able to get away. I didn't bring the laptop and let my staff know to keep calls to a minimum. It worked! I came back from vacation with a great new perspective and fresh energy.

While this is not my line of expertise, I thought it was important to remind all fellow entrepreneurs to slow down and live a little. Getting away a couple of days every couple of months can keep you motivated about your business all year long.

It is always important to focus on personal growth. I found a website that focuses on many different areas of an individual’s personal growth and development. A few areas that the site focuses on is time management, stress management, information skills, communication skills, memory improvement, leadership skills, problem solving, decision making, project planning and practical creativity. You owe it to yourself to set aside twenty to thirty minutes to review the information.

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm