Busy security professionals may find it difficult to step back and take an introspective pause from their often-substantial work responsibilities. It is easy to get caught up in the demanding pace at which many of us work. However, a break is often the most beneficial thing security professionals can do to keep things in perspective and allow time to think about where your career is headed.
The concept of taking yourself out of your typical environment for the purpose of evaluation and making changes is not new. There are retreats for every personal goal you can think of, and corporations have long sponsored team-building retreats.