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    This month I've hit my six year mark of dancing..last year around this time I had a major burn out and didn't want to dance anymore but eventualy got it together and decided to dance again. I'm so happy I did because I look at dancing really differently now although it still takes alot out of me I have alot more positive outlook on it now.

    I took last week off and when this week came around I still didn't feel like I wanted to go back to work. I did really well this spring so it isn't like I'm in dire need of money at the moment..so I just decided I'd take this week off as well...and I don't feel guilty about it at all!

    I haven't really taken two weeks off before but I am loving it, going to the gym, enjoying my summer and reading. I only have one class at school untill the end of the summer so I am just relaxing!

    My boyfriend and I are going on a real vacation in three weeks but I just thought I'd treat myself to a little "me" vacation first, then go back to work for two weeks and then go for a week with my boyfriend.

    It's great! Before I felt so guilty about taking time off but I'm actually really feeling good about it this time. Has anyone ever taken time off then gone back to work and felt soooo happy you did? Sometimes I feel bad because I know most "normal" jobs you can't just take time off when you don't feel like it but I sorta feel our jobs are unique and even though there is alot of great things about it sometimes it can be very mentally taxing and our energy levels really contribute to whether or not we have a great night or a waste of time kinda night. So sometimes I feel guilty that I can take time off and other times I think..hell no! I remember what I felt like last year when I just became overwhelmed with stress...if I would have taken some time off here and there maybe I could of avoided that whole burn out.

    Do you feel taking time out for yourself while dancing is smart or lazy?
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    I think its smart to give yourself a break now and then. It some how refreshes and gives more energy when going back to work. Clears your head of all the customers, drama and regular bs of the club.

    Not everyone needs a vacation but I still think its in good health to take one.
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    I think it is a necessary to prevent burn out! We work our asses off, (well, some of us... lol) and make damn good money doing it. A nice vacation, IMO, is the ultimate reward!

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    yep, just spent a week with my younger siblings.. They came and stayed at my house and I took them out hiking, traveling, beaching.. I was worried I would gain weight or soften up while they were here, but I feel and look as fabulous as ever! Last night was my first night back, I had some sea legs, but other than that, all was fine.
    Sometimes we all need breaks and since I bruise really easily, I need to take time off every once in a while so I don't look or feel like human punching bag.
    Glad you are enjoying yours!
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