5 things to do in the new year
Now is the time to sort through your to-do list and prioritize getting your health and finances in order for 2011.
Use your vacation days
Last year a whopping 37% of Americans didn't take all their available time off, up from 31% two years earlier, according to travel website Expedia.com. When employers were chopping heads, skipping your annual jaunt to Sarasota might have felt like a smart career move. But firing has slowed -- and unwinding can actually help you become more productive.
"It helps reorganize your brain, which ultimately improves your performance," says Joe Robinson, author of Don't Miss Your Life. Vamoose for two full weeks if possible: Research shows it takes that long to recuperate from burnout.
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Last updated January 04 2011: 4:45 PM ET
