I was given the task at my last VAs of DFW meeting to speak to them this month on how Virtual Assistants or Freelancers in general (who typically work alone) can take a vacation. I walked out of that meeting thrilled … no giddy with the thought of now having no choice but to take some very much needed ME time. That was a month ago. As of yesterday, no time had been taken off…..no weekend get-a-way scheduled.
So with the realization that I was looming seriously close to my VADFW talk being about how to NOT to take a vacation and just get over it, I instead put my foot down. I scoured the internet last night and found a decent last minute deal at a spa resort and booked it. {insert “GASPS from Audience” sound effect here}
I know I know! I am felt the same way too when I hit that enter button on the online reservation form.
Now this may hardly seems noteworthy to some, but I have found that many Virtual Assistants/Freelancers that work on their own and have been in business for more than a year or so all have two things in common:
1) we all desperately need a vacation
2) the thought of taking time off (while exhilarating), sends us into sheer panic mode
Well I am doing it folks. I am going to be your man on the front line. The first one into the trenches of relaxation. If I make it back with nothing more than a sunburn and a slight hangover, I will provide a full report upon my re-entry into civilian society. Stay tuned in.
PS. Watch my Facebook Page starting Wednesday for updates from my resort. No worries…they will be short. :)
About the Author: Julia Lilly is the Owner of 360 Admin, a virtual assistant company specializing in Social Media and Ecommerce management. She also teaches social media to clients in one-on-one sessions and provides group classes through Knowledge For Success. To learn more about Julia and how she can help your business prosper, please visit her at http://360admin.com
