Growing up in a low income family, I didn't get the chance to travel much when I was young. I grew up with the mindset that traveling and taking vacation was a waste of money and time. Last year, a few close mentors and managers pushed me to take time off to get away from work. I took my first solo trip to Japan last summer and learned the simple joy of learning about other cultures, especially the food! So glad to have the chance to come back to Japan for the second time this past week to celebrate my birthday (photo taken at the infamous Sushi Dai w/ Jessie and Benna )! Taking time off is now part of my process for self care and most importantly, to spend time with people who matter in my life. It's so easy to forget that the most important thing in your career is you yourself, not in just your goals and objectives. What do you do for self care? Comment below. …see more