Do not only take a day off, but engage in a fun hobby or downtime activity. When people take time to do their hobbies, they are even more energized, fulfilled and motivated to work hard. There is a new energy and life when people are doing things that they are passionate about and love. They seem to work faster in the job so they can be rewarded with a little spare time for a prized hobby. Has it been so long since you had a hobby, you don’t feel like you have one?

Action:

• Decide what day you can take off 100%. (This will not be perfect, but aim for this).
• Clear your calendar; tell people you are booked (appointment with yourself or family) and only put personal things on that day.
• Determine a hobby that you would like to do that you really enjoy. Often this is something that you have not done in years (play instrument, woodworking, etc.) Dust off the old tools and use that skill.
• Make time to do this hobby at least 2 hours a week.
• Watch how your energy is renewed.