When we are out there all day grinding, learning, and taking more steps towards our goals, it takes a toll on us. Hustling and going out to the world to take action is essential to reaching our goals, but if you don’t take a break, get some rest, and take care of yourself, you’ll end up taking a step backward instead of moving forward. If we constantly do this, there is no doubt that we’ll experience burnout. That’s why we should recognize that taking a break is critical. If you face walls that at the moment seem impossible to take down, take a break and relax. Recuperate and renew yourself so that when you come back, you’ll be facing the problems with a fresh and focused mind.

On this episode: When was the last time you had a decent break? Denis talks about what it means to have a decent break. How do you take a break? Denis discusses what you can do to have a satisfying time off from work.

Key Takeaways: Don’t forget to take a break from time to time. How to recognize that you need a break Don’t just talk about needing to take a break. Go and do it.

Tweetable Quotes: “Recognize that you need to take a break and that it’s critical that you do it. If you don’t, you run the risk of burnout.” – Denis Gianoutsos   Book Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Performance/dp/0743226755 (The Power of Full Engagement) by James E. Loehr and Tony Schawrtz

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