The only way to take a break is to get away

I love the notion that people who are self employed enjoy "freedom" and "flexibility" in their work. If anyone has owned their own business, you know it's a different story! While there are perks (I can take a lunch as long as I please and schedule daytime activities intermittently in my work day), there is also the overlooked down side - you can't escape your business, ever! 

Even on days off, you inevitably end up on your phone responding to texts and calls or checking your email.  Especially in real estate when your time/expertise/knowledge is on high demand.  Plus if you care about your clients, you don't want to leave them in the middle of a high stress time in their life.  

I imagine it's similar to having children - you think about them all the time, you want the best for them, and they also need you! And sometimes they need you right now, and no one else will do! It can be a bit overwhelming when you're in constant contact with umpteen clients/realtors/inspectors/lawyers/brokers a day.

This leads me to the conclusion that going on holiday is the only way to take "real" time off.  It's the only way we can totally disconnect from the demands of our business. So if you ever wonder why realtors are constantly flying the coup, it's not because we have excess money to burn - it's because we genuinely need a break!

Plus after a good holiday, when I get engaged with my business again - my productivity goes up, my road rage goes down, I feel less stressed and more happy which means better results! 

Everyone wins with Saira goes away :-)

Coachella 2014 or bust!