Get More Rejuvenated on Your Vacation

Often, we think of vacation time as needing a break from work, substituting it with another obligation whether it’s a fun escape or getting your personal affairs situated.  Your vacation time can also be dedicated to recharging yourself. Start thinking of your vacation time as a necessary therapy to improve your well-being, functioning, and quality of life.

Steer clear of these pitfalls that can spoil your time off:

• Feeling guilty about being away and unable to relax unless you “check in”.
• Not planning a “bridge day” to ease back into your work routine.  Take an extra day to take care of personal and family needs before jumping back into work.
• Not taking long enough vacations. To experience true detachment, you may need more than an extended weekend.
• Staying “plugged in” by routinely engaging with decisions back at the office.
• Feeling anxious when leaving, because you did not plan well for being away and letting go.

Jim Riggs | 12/18/2024