No matter how much you love your job, you always need some vacation time to recharge the batteries. Let's face it, many of us are going nonstop from the moment we wake up to the time we put our heads on the pillow at night. It seems to be the kind of society we live in, anything less, and we feel we're not doing our part. It comes as no surprise that we end up burning out a lot faster than we'd like. And if you didn't take a winter break, then by summer you may be really dragging.

Last week, Roger, Jarrod and I hopped a plane to Walt Disney World for a week of fun and relaxation. Now I know what you're thinking, how can one relax traipsing around theme parks all day? You're right, you can't do it all day long. So we made sure that we stayed at a hotel that had a nice pool so that we could spend part of our day just doing nothing. It was heavenly. And just what the doctor ordered for some rejuvenation. I returned feeling refreshed and ready to get back on the air!

So my suggestion, squeak out that vacation time. If you have the days coming to you, take it. I know, you still may have the kids in tow, you may not be able to go to some exotic place or any place at all. But taking time off from the usual routine can do wonders.