It is important in this digital era of instant response that we take time to reflect, and plan for the future. Try and do this at least once a year for a couple of days. Going away by yourself whether it is a bustling city, a quiet countryside, a relaxing beach doesn't matter.
What does matter is the exercise of the mind. You need to reflect on the past so you can learn from the mistakes you made and how to rectify them for the future. Also think deeply how people acted in certain situations to learn how to best behave when with them.
The most important focus should be on yourself right now. What are the difficulties you are facing for personally and professionally and how can you solve them. What do you want to achieve in the next year and how will you get there.
Everyone always complains they never have enough time but there is always time for yourself for a couple of days. And for those days just live life slow.
Is this something you do or have done before?