Originally Posted by
pointmagnet 
How do I change? Perhaps a sabbatical is in order? I've had NO vacation in about 18 months now....
How I changed ... looked over what I was giving away and what it was costing me in other areas. Health, family, and enjoyment of life.
How much vacation time do you have? It can take a bit to reprogram ourself.
I would think a good start may be a weekend away at a couples retreat may give a good start to things. Some of my best memories are times when my dad and I did things together when he was on vacation. Something as simple as him coming out and playing baseball with us and at 7 years old seeing my dad run for a first time that I can remember. Look.. he is old (38 at the time) and he can run? He was safe at first because we were all laughing so hard that no one went after the ball.
The time you give to family... you will never know how many memories you plant untill you get old and your children sit around at Thanksgiving and laugh about the old days and time spent with "Dad"