Posts Tagged ‘vacation’

Summertime: Rehab Time for Workaholics

How to use a vacation to conquer work addiction

Workaholism is as much an addiction as those to drugs, tobacco or alcohol. Those who suffer from it crave the constant ‘highs’ they get from throwing themselves into work’s deadlines, problems and constant hustle and bustle. Even those near-impossible targets and deadlines can provide an adrenaline rush. Staring into the abyss of an empty order-book or hurling yourself headlong into the… » Continue

June 19 2008 | By Adrian | Tagged: slowing down, stress, vacation, workaholism | 2 comments»

Your “personal stress detox program”

I have been thinking recently about the importance of taking enough vacation to get a real break from work. Here’s how to use the upcoming vacation season to make a huge impact on the load of stress that you’re almost certainly carrying around.

Make sure that you take a long-enough vacation for the program. You need at least seven days, preferably more if you can manage it. Any less won’t give

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June 4 2007 | By Adrian | Tagged: relax, stress, vacation, work | 18 comments»

Put Your Kids to Work

It’s tricky to be a kid. My Four-year-old wants to be an equal partner in all activities my wife and I are engaged in, and she’s not exactly the best sit-still person for longer car rides. One trick we’re finding is that if we give her a job to do, it’s helping her focus and it keeps her much more engaged. Here are some of the ways one might help… » Continue

June 23 2006 | By Chris | Tagged: hacks, kids, life, Lifestyle, travel, vacation | 7 comments»

Budget Vacation Hacks

Here are a few hacks and tips for getting yourself ready for vacations. Some deal with money. Others deal with planning. They all hopefully add up to ways you might get more fun and comfort out of your next vacation:

Save Change and Coffee Money- Make it a project to raise jars of money for vacations. One trick is to always pocket your change from purchases and only buy using bills

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June 18 2006 | By Chris | Tagged: budget, expense, hacks, holiday, lifehacks, Lifestyle, morewithless, tips, travel, vacation | 3 comments»