How to take time off, so its worth it
Tips on how to prepare your vacation break so that you can truly sign-off and prevent work FOMO when being on vacation
Hey there,
I’m writing this from Rhodes, Greece, where my partner and I are taking a quick summer break. This is one of my last 3 tasks before going off the grid.
As a startup founder its particularly hard to “sign-off” for me, most days. But I also know and understand how important breaks are for performance, being a runner I learned the importance of rest when training for a race. I always push my team to take their vacation and plan enough breaks throughout the year, so this time I have to comply with my own directive.
How to take time off, so its worth it
👉 How to Take the Stress Out of Taking Time Off - by Elizabeth Grace Saunders | HBR
Take Aways: Start planning/getting ready for your vacation break, at least 2 weeks in advance; create a solid hand-over list, set boundaries if you need to check in on work (e.g. following through an important deal that is about to close or other business critical activities), you could set aside 1 hour to work every morning and then stay away from your mailbox after.
👉 5 Rules for a Vacation That’s Truly Worth It - by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz
Take Aways: Get exercise in, find beautiful & serene surroundings and let your thoughts wander, so that you can listen to your inner voice and make crucial decisions, meet different and interesting people, yes even on vacation!, be willing to invest some cash, unforgettable experiences that help you grow and change are some of the best investments that you can make, and of course plan in advance.
Notion Template ✨
🌴 Vacation Handover Template - by Darja Gutnick (me!)
Make a copy of this template and start working on it 2 weeks before you go on your break. I vouch for a smoother “sign-off” 👌
And let me know any feedback you have in comments on the Notion page, or just by email: darja@bunch.ai
Where are you planning to go to on your break? I’d love to know! Respond to this email and you’ll hear back from me!
Thanks,
Darja
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