Word of the Day: Hiatus
We commonly use the word hiatus when something is interrupted or stopped for some time.
When there is a typhoon in Japan, ferries are put on a short hiatus until the storm passes and operations can safely begin again.
In North America, schools go on a summer hiatus.
For a little over two months the schools are closed so both students and teachers can relax, refresh, do other things and come back rejuvenated at the end of the summer.
If a person continues to do the same thing day after day without a break, they run the risk of burning out.
I believe we all need to experience the benefits of going on a short hiatus once in a while.