Holidays.
When you are on holiday do not and I repeat do not do any work for work, no txt messages, e-mails, phone calls, paper work or prepartion for when you get back. <P>
A holiday is a holiday and the world will continue and work without you perfectly well for a week or two. <P>
It is essential for you to avoid burn out, feel cheated of time even if you don’t think it now you might later. <P>
If you have family it is also important that they do not feel cheated by your work at home also. <P>
You need to fully recharge and be bursting with passion when you return feeling refreshed and ready for the next period before you get a well earned rest. <P>
The best way to achieve this is to hand over anything that needs to be done and let everyone know you are on holiday. <P>
For me I switch off the phone and have a different e-mail adress for work. <P>
 If I am having a break at home I vet my calls coming in by answer phone. <P>
This might sound extreme but it is really important and especially in youth work which can be intense. <P>
So make sure your holiday is what it says.
