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Why Taking Time Off Can Make You A Better Entrepreneur

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Ever heard the phrase: all work and no play make Jack a dull boy? An extreme of anything in our lives can affect us negatively, even if it is work. Working for prolonged duration without any breaks can cause serious health issues.

See some reasons why you should learn to take time off from work;

 

  1. Your employees learn to be leaders

Always being there on everyone’s head to monitor each single detail is not benefiting anyone. You need to let go; the results might surprise you in the end. Being not always there gives the employees a chance to take practical initiative, without your support. It will only get them more confident and reliable in the future to handle major clients or deals. Plus, this opportunity gives you a clear picture of your team’s overall competence, skills, innovation, and smartness.

 

  1. Your employees learn to trust you

It is perfectly normal to be concerned about your company, after all the personal and financial investment an entrepreneur puts in. This proves to be your trust test in your staff members. In your temporary absence, they know you entrusted them with great responsibility. It shows great belief and strengthens trust. With a more trust able relationship chances of project completion, conflict resolution, and retention increases. A more friendly environment is established at work.

 

  1. You will rest your brain and stay healthy

Taking a break once a while is a necessity for mental stability. Our brain can’t always give its 100% without rest. The brain needs to reboot and reprocess to continue functioning. So, indulging in fun summer activities to take your mind of business, to avoid burning out. Physically you are more active on vacations, due to a reduction in stress. The brain is active with loads of energy to invest in new ideas to tackle work problems.

 

  1. You will set the tone for your employees and the workplace

A refreshed entrepreneur can lead a bunch of employees with ease. Remember, not each employee is the same, so there will be occasional clashes now and then. But most employees look for clear direction and are ambitious to please the boss. While the vacations set a tone for the work environment, that it is normal to have a set of days off for vacations. It is not always about work hard without the fun. Vacations improve the overall quality of work, employees being more efficient and synergized.

 

  1. Helps not only you but others around you too

You might be thinking how a vacation that is planned for YOU, help others. Well, the reason is that you cannot help others unless you help yourself first. Working can constantly expose you to stressful situations or make you cranky. The result of all of this could be that you might not behave appropriately with those around you, which can affect both office and personal relationships. However, all of this could be changed. Vacations will allow you to rest and get away from the stressors for a bit, which can drastically improve your mental health. If you are mentally in a good place, then you can help others such as your employees

 

  1. You can make connections

Networking is a great way to build connections, and what better way to network than to go on a holiday? Vacation spots or even your flights are a perfect way to meet new people from all walks of life. You never when you might meet someone who can help advance your careers. So think of vacations like another opportunity to expand your work. Entrepreneurs need copious amounts of funding or contacts to make it big, so consider taking a holiday as soon as possible.

 

  1. Helps you focus on the important things in life

Work is not the only element that should be dictating your life. Every successful entrepreneur has stated to take some time off for meditation. Mediation can help to clear and unclutter your mind. This means that you can now focus on those aspects of your life that are truly important i.e. you. In the race to succeed, we often forget to pay attention to ourselves. This is detrimental to your success. Taking time off from work does not necessarily mean that you have to take a trip to the Bahamas; it can just be an hour every day as well.

 

  1. You cannot control everything

As humans being it is only natural to feel all powerful. However, the stark reality is that we do not have the power to control everything. Often at times, things will not go as planned, and that is just how the cookie crumbles. As an entrepreneur, you might find it hard to trust other people to do the job properly, but no one can do everything themselves. You need to understand that trying to control everything does more harm than good. Instead of focusing on doing so, you should learn to delegate tasks to your employees. This way the work can be divided and compartmentalized, which means that everything can be done more efficiently.

 

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