Sharpening the Saw



I'll admit it: when I decided to take a little break from blogging (at least writing everyday), I did so reluctantly.

I really like writing everyday--it's a little like praying or brushing my teeth. Not that the effects of writing are as "significant" as brushing my teeth or praying, but what I mean is writing is a routine part of my life.

So, I couldn't imagine giving that up for even one week.

What would I do? Would this be the end to my routine? (Would I stop brushing my teeth, too?)

Anyway, I'm here to say, it was a great thing for me to do--taking the break.

At first, I was uncomfortable (I'm a routine person), but by Day 3 I realized I really NEEDED the break.

By Day 6, I decided to add another week to the break/Getaway/vacation (my plan had been only 7 days off).

And by Day 10, I found myself making lists of topics to write about once I started blogging again.

Yup, I was actually EXCITED to write again. (Whereas before the Blog Getaway/vacation, I really was writing out of routine. Excited sometimes, but more than anything just doing it as a routine.)

So, what did I learn from my mini-vacation from blogging?

Vacations are a good thing. And not just the vacations to faraway destinations (although those are fun).

I think I will be taking more vacations from my "routine life" in the future.

I'll be doing what my kids call Sharpening the Saw (One of Covey's "7 Habits").

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