Taking Time to Recharge
by Frank L. Williams
In today’s hectic business climate, it can be all too easy to spend so much time at work that you burn yourself out. I don’t just mean physically being at work. If you’re away from the office, but still mentally immersed in every little detail of your job, you are essentially still at work.
Late last week I visited several potential clients in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad and High Country areas. While I certainly incorporated some business into the first portion of the trip, over the weekend I also took time to disconnect and spend some time getting my mind off of work.
On Wednesday (the first day of the trip), I took advantage of the opportunity to eat at Lexington BBQ. Even this eastern North Carolina guy can appreciate western North Carolina BBQ on occasion!
On Friday, I spent some time on the Blue Ridge Parkway, ate at Mountain View Restaurant, and caught up with someone I hadn’t seen in many years.
On Saturday, I hiked up to the various overlooks at Linville Falls. It was a much-needed opportunity to spend some time both physically and mentally away from work, reconnect with nature, recharge my mental batteries, and get a little exercise. While I am a coastal guy at heart, being in the mountains reminded me of the natural beauty of God’s creation and of how many great sights there are to see in North Carolina.
Taking time to recharge — both physically and mentally — is critically important to anyone who wants to be effective over the long haul.
