Vacation & PTO season is upon us (woo!)
How do we actually take time off from work, be present, & feel good about going on vacation?
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1) Turn off email & chat notifications on your phone
If you can, turn off your work email and notifications on your phone.
That way YOU get to decide if you want to look a work emails/chats, instead of someone else deciding for you.
I also know some people who use vacation as a social media detox, or limit social media to only when they're in their hotel room so they can be fully present for the experiences.
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2) Continue your morning routine
Vacation usually involves different workout, eating, drinking, socializing, and sleep habits, leaving us feeling a little off.
If there was any time to do a morning routine, it really is on vacation!
Plan an "anchor activity" like meditation or journaling in the morning so you have 1-5 minutes to yourself.
This will recharge your social battery and keep you feeling like yourself.
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3) Take an extra day off when coming back from vacation
I have not done this before, but want to try it if I have enough PTO!
I know some people who take an extra day off to catch up on work email, get personal things done (like groceries), & get organized after coming back from vacation.
May allow you enjoy the entirety of the vacation and calm those extreme Sunday Scaries when coming back.
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Want to setup your morning routine before going on vacation? Or work on it when you get back?
Let’s book a time on the calendar to chat about it! I have a few free spots left this month :)