From the Archdiocese of Louisville Chancellor Brian Reynolds, in the May Arch Support Newsletter, with the heartiest of agreements from Lisa DeJaco Crutcher!

The Top 10 reasons to take a vacation

#1
Vacations relieve stress.
Free time with fewer demands reduces stress.

#2
Vacations help with job performance.
As you add quality to your life, your work gets better.

#3
Vacations enhance creativity.
Down time leaves room for new thinking and creativity.

#4
Vacations rest your body and mind.
Many physical illnesses result from a lack of down time and stress.

#5
Vacations lead to appreciation.
It is nice to be missed.

#6
Vacations help you appreciate your job.
At the end of vacation you might even look forward to getting back to your work because it adds meaning to your life.

#7
Vacations expand the mind.
Vacations give you time to see, hear, or read something new.

#8
Vacations lead to fewer regrets.
You have likely heard the quote, “Nobody on his deathbed ever said I wish I had spent more time at the office.”

#9
Vacations show colleagues trust in their ability to manage without us.
You provide colleagues with the opportunity to develop their skills to manage effectively while you are away.

#10
Vacation reminds employees that vacation time is part of their remuneration.
Demonstrate that you understand the importance of having time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

What are your vacation plans this year? Email them to Susan at ssmith@archlou.org so we can post great vacation ideas here!