Perhaps more frequently than any other advice I receive is "practice silence." I am encouraged to meditate, turn everything off, sit alone or spend 24 hours without screens and words. To keep my lips still for a prescribed period in order to recharge. It works very well for me.

Welcome back, @shawnamawna. It never hurts to take a break. I enjoy the stripped down silence of meditation, and could probably go days without speaking. Thanks for the post.