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1. Rediscover your passion.

2. Get away from work and analyze what it is you really want. Then pursue it.

3. Have some time with your relatives, friends, and loved ones.

4. Re-learn the value of being able to enjoy little and solitary moments for yourself.

5. Do some charity / volunteer work.



I agree with #5 highly. I've found that doing charity/service work to be a great way to regain focus on who I want to be when I start slipping towards self-absorption. Genuinely helping other people out basically keeps you from becoming a douche bag.




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