It’s August. Vacation time. But how many people—especially hard-driving attorneys—are taking real vacations? Distressingly few, I suspect.
Many people who think they’re taking time off are kidding themselves. They are simply moving their work venues to a sandy beach or resort swimming pool. In a recent New York Times article, “Hit the Reset Button in Your Brain,” research scientist Daniel Levitin observes that essential revitalization of the brain comes only when a person enjoys a complete break from the daily demands of a job.
