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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