It’s hard to believe we’re in the last few days of 2024!

I am currently taking some time off from my practice to be with my family as we mark the Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve. And do our best among alllll these festivities to relax, and slow down a bit from regular life’s intense pace.

Resting and slowing down does not always come easy to us, especially those of us who grew up in America thinking that our biggest purpose in our life is to be productive. I recently started working with a new Mom who is Russian who is shocked at how quickly she and her husband were expected to get back to work after the holidays, as in Russia people usually never return back to the office until about Jan 10th at the earliest. 😲

When our work is essential, or we have a passion for it, or we are the only one who does our job, I would argue it is even MORE important to take a real break. Rest, relaxation, and joyful moments with family and friends are fundamental parts of being human. Most of our paid work is just not. And I’ve never met someone who regrets taking their full vacation time, especially if you’ve earned paid time off!

I hope each and every one of you gets some meaningful time at this year end for a relaxing, peaceful, and joyful break.

Warmly,

Dr. Lizzie