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Alyssa Gregory

5 Reasons to Get Out of the Office This Weekend

By , About.com GuideSeptember 3, 2010

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flip flop in poolIt's Labor Day weekend, and small business owners everywhere are closing up shop for one last summer vacation. Are you in? Or will you be spending the long weekend in your office, trying to catch up and get ahead for September?

If you're sitting squarely in the second group, I'm here to urge you to take some time off, even just a few hours, to enjoy the holiday weekend. Here's why:

  1. You can come back to work rejuvenated, and potentially with a boost to your motivation and productivity.
  2. A break from work can help you avoid burnout, work-related stress and illness.
  3. Time off is a great way to give yourself a chance to gain a new perspective and look at challenges from a different angle.
  4. You can spend dedicated, quality time with family and friends who you may not see very often.
  5. You've been working hard; you deserve it!

So, with that, I'm wrapping up early this weekend and taking some time off. Are you with me?

If you're not convinced, discover some more reasons you should consider taking a vacation this weekend.

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