Here I am in Jamaica, taking a break from my schedule of chillin by the pool, chillin in the pool, chillin at the swim up bar, chillin on the beach, chillin at the bar, and just chillin in general, to write a blog post. Why??? Because I acually like Chasing Joy. While I do take this blogging thing more seriously then I thought I would, looking at stats, monitizing, and looking into conferences, it is still mucho fun. I like being focused on Joy but most of all I like communicating with all of you who are also focused on the postivie, happy, appreciative side of life; all of you Joy Chasers.
So, while I am chillin and thinking about which restaurant I’ll eat at tonight, wheather I’ll wear a dress or something more casual to dinner, and what tropical drink I’ll induldge in, I am also thinking “today is Make it Happen Monday* and on Way to go Wednesday** and Thankful Thursday*** I won’t have internet connectivity” 🙁 Notice I am not at all concerned with my so called real job. My priorities are definately in order.
Chasing Joy all the way from Jamaica.
Do you have trouble leaving thoughts of work or home behind while you are on vacation? If so How do you refocus on fun and stay in the moment?
*Make it Happen Monday is where we (joy chasers) list our weekly goals on the FB page.
**Way to Go Wednesday is where we say way to go to ourselves and others for our accomplishments and general awesomness on the FB page
***Thanful Thursday is where we practice an attitude of gratitude and say post what we are thanful for on the FB page.
See how much fun we are having on the FB page.. join us 🙂
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One of my biggest mistakes while on vacation last year was checking my email. It ruined a couple days of my vacation, so I now try really hard not to check email when I'm off. Also lovin' your Jamaica post. You are making me want to go back to the Caribbean.
I am a SAHM, and I never take vacations, so you see where this is going.
HOWEVER, a few weeks ago, The Inlaws took The KIds to the zoo, and I could not enjoy one moment of my down time. It sucked!
Nice!
I have never been. Putting that on my bucket list.
I do have the same problem – can't 'turn my mind off', whether it be work-related issues or just boring mundane errands that i should have done before i left or need to do as soon as i get home….it is always somethign like that with me too!
BUT I do truly appreciate vacations and try to push those thoughts aside. Likewise, i read as many books as possible on vacation, so if i am wrapped up in a good story, then it is much easier to escape from reality for a bit!
Glad you enjoyed Vacation! ~bam~
I love Jamaica! We went there on our honeymoon! Enjoy! :). Thanks for stopping by my blog!
I am soooooo jealous, yet happy that you are in beautiful Jamaica! I suffer from the same affliction. I am always thinking about work when I am on vacation….which really sucks! I have to force myself to turn off my BlackBerry. I just have to remind myself that if anything crazy happens, I can't do anything about it anyway because I'm on vacation! That usually helps! Have a great vaca!
I've never had thoughts of work while on vacation. Vacations are always a fun, exciting, and rejuvenating escape from everyday life. If I ever do, I hope it's because I absolutely love my job.