I just read an article a couple of days ago about some successful CEO’s who claimed that vacations were a necessity for their success.

I couldn’t agree more.

I remember when I bought my new house in 2007. I was very excited about the purchase but there was just one problem. I didn’t know where to start with the packing and had no idea how to organize the move.

I have ADHD so executive function thinking is not my strong suit and organization is non-existent.

As I was laying in bed one morning I was stressing. I felt overwhelmed by mountain of work in front of me.

Then I got a very bright idea. I wasn’t going to pack one item until I had run away. Yep, I was going to run away to my favorite city, New York City.

I usually plan trips months in advance. This trip was spontaneous ..

I called one of my friends who had lived in NYC and he arranged for me to stay at the nicest hotel in the city for a good price. I booked the plane trip, made arrangements for the kids and I was on my way.

I had the best time ever! It was one of the few trips that I took solo and it was so nice not to have to worry about my children, or family members.

I went shopping, hung out with the jet setters and had the time of my life. I worked for a really cool company that let me go on that trip on short notice and embraced me with happiness when I came back home.

It was just what I needed. When I came back home I became focused and got my house packed up and moved in short order.

Some times the best way to get something done is to step away from it for a moment and enjoy life.

There will always be work to do but if you take a vacation it is a lot more fun to do the work when you come back.