In case you missed it, youth workers, summer has begun.
And even without your Instagram proof, I can already tell what your desk, office and car floor boards look like.
Even with all your careful preparation and planning….and seemingly feeling like in May you were so ahead of the curve, you have run full-splat into June…like a mosquito on the windshield.
That’s why what I am about to say to you sounds insane. TAKE A DAY OFF!
Yes, I know the camp forms need to be itemized and filed. Yes, I know the cooler has mold growing inside it. Yes, I know you have to teach the next three weeks in a row because everyone is on vacation.
TAKE A DAY OFF!
Get off the grid. Summer’s still gonna be here tomorrow – and that whole long list of things to do will be, as well. You’ll probably do a better job of tackling it with a little soul refreshment.
So head to the beach, pool, mountains, movies, DQ, Outback, Starbucks, Apple Store, or wherever you ‘go dark’ the best and just enjoy a day off.
Turn off your phone and act like the battery died. Don’t look at your computer and act like you forgot it at work.
Unplug and recharge everything — and enjoy the summer….even if for only 24 hours.
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