What brings you peace?

One of the things I appreciate most about my manager is their dedication to the idea of respecting work/life balance.

“Take the time you need.”

“You really should take some time off.”

The first one is used often because someone on my team always has something going on that requires our time and attention. Whether that be taking time off during the day for an appointment, for some other extenuating circumstance, or simply because we’re not feeling well, we know our time is protected.

The second one is because my manager has an acute awareness of burnout and cares for each of us.

This all leads to being able to get the rest we need, when we need it most, and not worrying about what’s to come. It gives us the peace of mind we need to properly take care of ourselves. That peace is what makes it easier to recover and rejuvenate after stressful projects or major life events. It means we know we can rest without feeling guilty, because we have our managers faith and trust backing us through it all.