If you’re an entrepreneur, there’s a likelihood that your life feels as though you’re moving close to one hundred miles per hour on most days. There are a million things to do, you’re working twelve hour days or more, and…you’re always tired. While you may have convinced yourself that this is just a part of being a business owner, the reality is that if you keep going at this pace, you’re going to burn out rather quickly. This is why it’s imperative that you take a break from time to time, even though it might seem unnatural to you. And here are a few tips on how to make this happen.

Pick Your Destination

Need to get away? The world is vast, and, consequently, there are no limits as to where you can go. The question is, what destination is going to be the most beneficial for you? You might be tempted to spend five days exploring the glitz and glamour of, say, New York, but if so, you’re likely to return home even more fatigued than before you left. Instead, if the goal is to relax both your mind and your body, you may want to consider selecting a place that’s away from the hustle and bustle of the business world; a beach destination, or a cabin deep in the woods, maybe.

What Can You Afford?

Of course, you’re running around trying to make your business a success because you want to make money, correct? And more than likely, taking a trip isn’t going to be free. However, that alone doesn’t mean you should avoid taking a break. Because for one, you’ll earn more money in the long run if you’re feeling relaxed and refreshed and able to focus more clearly on your business. And for two, there are ways to finance your trip if the funds aren’t readily available. Rather than diverting money away from your business, know that the option to look at online loans instead does exist. This alternative if chosen would allow you the ability to pay off your trip expenses over time, and without compromising the money you may need for your business.

Timing Is Everything

Like it or not, your business schedule will likely dictate when you can travel. If you’re approaching your busy time of year, then there’s no other way around it: you’re going to need to be in the office. If you’re not quite sure when your quiet time of the year is, you can look through your records from previous years, and see in which months you generated the least amount of money. If you’re a solopreneur, your absence will probably cause your business to come to a halt. However, this time away may also give you some ideas on how to generate income whether you are in the office or not.

And The Beat Goes On

If you have a staff and are not shutting the business down in your absence, make sure that you have thoroughly delegated duties to your team before you depart. Let them know anything you’d like them to take care of while you’re away and so that you can feel comfortable leaving things in their trusted hands.

Checking In

Ideally, you’d spend this downtime doing nothing but relaxing, but if anxiety about your business is preventing you from doing that, then it’s OK to check in from time to time. However, limit the time that you engage in business chatter during this time (a quick ten-minute chat should be enough): if not expect to return to your business just as fatigued if not more than you were when you left. You work hard, so why not learn to play and relax hard, too? Your business needs you at the top of your form, so allow this time away to get you into the best condition possible, mentally and physically. Enjoy!

*Collaborative post