Are You Always “On”? (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be)

Too much work and not enough play makes …
Working too much? You might not have a choice. Employers are more and more demanding. If you’re in sales, you assume you pretty much need to be “on” all the time, lest you miss an opportunity. No wonder salespeople check email on vacation, first thing in the morning, and well after work hours.
I had a quick question for a colleague and called his mobile. He told me he was in the Seychelles. I asked why he was answering his phone while on vacation. He said he was returning home in a couple of days, so he needed to get back into things. He couldn’t resist the temptation to ensure he wouldn’t miss something important. That’s not healthy. We need breaks. We need vacation. We need to make time to be with our kids and our friends. We need to exercise.
I’ve been on