Just like a child who turns away from his imaginary friends Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, we adults have a responsibility to break free from this fanciful idea we have about work.
We have this romantic idea of work that involves sacrifice. It implies that there is no beauty without pain, or in other words, “no pain, no gain.” It will take years of research to discover the roots of this belief. Does the answer lie in the workplace of a French romantic writer, in a yellowed Soviet poster for the “New Soviet Man”, or hidden within the pylons of capitalism?
No matter who planted it, the seed is now thriving. By trying to compete with the world, by trying to challenge ourselves, we end up fighting against what makes us human.
It’s not easy to compete with modern machines, but it’s even harder to remember that we are just creatures. No matter how brilliant our brains or how passionate we are, our bodies need rest. Passion doesn’t have to rhyme with fatigue, as productivity and creativity are proven to improve when you’re well-rested.
However, in a new national survey, Tui Entrepreneurs take the least amount of vacation time out of all the Brits, with an average of just five days a year, it has been revealed.
tearing grind
From small business owners to self-employed people on the side, the top occupations with the least time off last year included personal trainers (35%), plumbers (22%) and makeup artists (20%). Ta. But this is surprising considering that half (48%) of budding entrepreneurs and small business owners believe that their passion for prioritizing work is the main reason they can’t disconnect. Not.
This study Tuihighlights the growing “downtime deficit” among local entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ignoring the lure of the tropical sun, doubling down on work and embracing the hustle. The rise in entrepreneurship doesn’t just apply to the self-employed, with 48% of Britons having one or more ‘side hustles’ related to their passion in 2024.
When these trailblazers finally find time to escape from their daily hustle and bustle, they still struggle to switch off, and an astonishing 97% of these elite athletes One in 12 (8%) even claim to work during their time, with one in 12 (8%) admitting to working during their time. Never put away your laptop while on vacation. What’s more, even if they booked their vacation in time to relax, two-thirds (65%) of them had to cancel a well-deserved vacation due to work commitments they couldn’t wait to take. is.
rest and recover
As another bank holiday approaches and a third (29%) of entrepreneurs are expected to have finished their work day, TUI is launching the decluttering business ‘Decluttering Dollie’ which inspired us to introduce you to the BBC’s ‘Sort’. in partnership with author and entrepreneur Dilly Carter, best known for her work. Your Life Out has amassed approximately 400,000 followers across social media. Dilley is well aware of the toll that a passion for business can take, but insists that vacations are important not only to our health but also to our success.
“I wish I could tell my younger self to skip all those trips, put my phone on airplane mode, and completely disconnect from the daily grind because it would help you feel better and be more successful. Because we all know that we’re going to come back with even more focus.” Dilly CarterFounder of Declutter Dollies Ltd.
In recent years, there has been a growing trend among younger generations to actively embrace work-life balance. But almost half (48%) of entrepreneurs who really love what they do and want their business to grow confess that they’re not very good at taking downtime and finding that balance.
That’s why TUI wants to celebrate by giving entrepreneurs the holiday they deserve. You can nominate entrepreneurs you think need R&R by: www.tui.co.uk/content/downtime-deficitentries close on June 8, 2024.
“We are thrilled to be able to gift a long-awaited trip to a deserving entrepreneur for so many people, so we encourage you to nominate someone you feel is going above and beyond. ” To tell Andrew FlinthamManaging Director, TUI UK&I
