The Source

This time of year, we all start dreaming of summer vacations: checking out of work for a few days, turning off our cell phone, and returning refreshed with an improved attitude. However, it never plays out that simply in reality. The truth is, sometimes (maybe more often than not) taking a vacation and returning from vacation requires more prep and extra work than if we had just stayed in the office. It often leaves us thinking, “what’s the point?”    

We talk at length in these blog posts about burnout, stress, and checking in with yourself amid the million different things in need of your attention. We often forget to call that what it is: caring for your mental health.    

Stress is almost a given in any professional setting. We talk often about work-life balance, stress management, and professional burnout. Still we find ourselves saying, “well, that’s just part of life,” “I operate better under stress,” and other excuses, allowing ourselves to be pushed to the edge. This can have a lot of consequences, but one that doesn’t get enough discussion is the stifling of our creativity.