http://simpletom.co.uk/2010/02/03/breaking-things-taking-time-off-and-away/ Explorations of simplicity and simple living Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://simpletom.co.uk/2010/02/03/breaking-things-taking-time-off-and-away/#comment-228 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:56:36 +0000 http://simpletom.co.uk/?p=164#comment-228 [...] I believe that change can be a great way to maintain one’s enjoyment. It doesn’t have to be exotic or expensive, just a change of scene (here’s a slightly flowery article entitled Five Ways of Taking a Vacation without Taking a Vacation, which contains some good ideas). Even changing routines can help refresh. Sometimes it’s difficult to shake out of the current routine, but I find that if I can summon the energy, it is nearly always hugely rewarding – even if it means camping in your garden for a night, dusting off that old fishing tackle and heading for a lake, playing an impromptu game of twister, or reading something that would normally have you reaching for the shredder. [...]

]]> http://simpletom.co.uk/2010/02/03/breaking-things-taking-time-off-and-away/#comment-161 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:03:28 +0000 http://simpletom.co.uk/?p=164#comment-161 [...] Holidays and not blogging! [...]

]]> http://simpletom.co.uk/2010/02/03/breaking-things-taking-time-off-and-away/#comment-79 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:56:34 +0000 http://simpletom.co.uk/?p=164#comment-79 It’s a hard thing to do – take time off and re-focus – but I agree: it’s important. Thanks for the reminder.

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