Feeling drained? Time for a Vacay? Getaway? Sounds good! It’s about time to step back, relax, reboot. Writers, Goal-seekers, new entrepreneurs, career upward mobilizers find it a drag to to take the time to Stop. But it’s in stopping that we are able to generate new ideas, boost our creativity to forge ahead on the horizon with boosted speed after.

Imagine taking a long road trip. It’s imperative to stop. I’m guilty as charged. Enter the plethora of Rest Stops for food, breaks, vehicle refuel, and rest. Laws propel this through enforcement of Drowsy Driving which refers to driving while ability impaired by fatigue. Want proof?  Just ask truck drivers or someone who has suffered the severe consequences of accidents from tiredness. To keep going is a sure recipe for disaster.

Self-Care: 21 Ways to Recharge

Here are a 21 ideas shared by entrepreneurs on ways they recharge when feeling drained.

1. Meditate
2. Beach Day
3. Sleep
4. 1-2 hour workout
5. Listen to Christian Music
6. Disconnect and go to a happy place
7. Go to the gym
8. Go for a long walk
9. Sleep
10. Enjoy Nature
11. Church & family
12. Guilty pleasure – TV watching
13. Find pictures that motivate to keep going
14. Think about positive things in life
15. Get a Massage
16. Watch good interviews
17. Worship and inspire
18. Go to the park with kids and tell them how important they are
19. Read motivating Book
20. Cook
21. Go shopping & Watch Movies that inspire

These comments came from survey of individuals on what they do to recharge. Do any of them resonate? Can you add any that’s missing?

Adopt the attitude to Stop. Reflect. Share. Then progress.

Cheers!