How Holidays Break Your Chances to Be Successful

Too much unplugging can damage productivity in the long run.

Pic by Hernan Sanchez

Holidays are a two-edged sword.

We all look forward to taking a break, to having quality time to decant and recover. But then, once they are over, we get to realize how completely unplugging from our good habits and behaviors, might damage our chances to succeed.

I see this a lot. Those who tend to over-work tend to over-disconnect during breaks or holidays. To solve the work-rest tension, balance is the best solution. Instead of jumping from one extreme to the other, remember that life is not a sprint but a marathon. Stamina is good but endurance is what counts the most for the long run.

Working too much ruins our productivity: our ability to do our best work gets destroyed by stress, lack of objectivity or simply feeling tired. On the other hand, if you let go of positive behaviors, you are putting your long-term performance at risk. It can take you weeks, or even months, after the Holidays to get back to your prior level of performance.

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