Getting ready to leave the office for some vacation days can be stressful when you have a lot of work still undone. Normally, I get all the necessary tasks finished before I leave for vacation. This time, it didn’t work out that way. A friend of mine said to me, “It will still be there when you get back.” I don’t really like this expression, because I don’t like to leave things undone. But, even without everything finished, I still went on vacation because the kids were out of school.
I took my kids to the zoo today. It was a beautiful day. It had rained all morning, so in the afternoon when we went, the zoo was nearly deserted – an introvert’s dream. It was great just relaxing and exploring the zoo with my kids. I felt like a kid myself. I realized that my work would still be there when I got back, and it was OK for my introverted, always-worrying, mind to just unwind and enjoy the moment.
David Hall, M.Ed. is a speaker, author, and host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast, where he interviews thought leaders, creatives, and professionals who help introverts thrive. With over 25 years in higher education, David has led workshops, trainings, and presentations on productivity, personality, and introversion. His mission is to help introverts honor their needs, understand their strengths, and succeed on their own terms. He is the author of Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts and a passionate advocate for creating work environments where introverts can do their best work.
