> I've yet to take a holiday cause I always think this week of holiday will cost me $$$ I'm a long-time hourly freelancer, and it's absolutely true - the lack

> I've yet to take a holiday cause I always think this week of holiday will cost me $$$ I'm a long-time hourly freelancer, and it's absolutely true - the lack of revenue for that period will indeed cost you money. But not taking the holiday will cost you a vacation. I personally think about the value lost from not working, and the value gained from the vacation, and usually conclude that taking the vacation is the clear winner. It's all about establishing a proper value system and being honest with yourself about it.