While advice abounds on the importance of fully unplugging during your hard-earned time off — and for good reason! — what should you do if you’re in a situation where you can’t be fully offline? Maybe you’re a lawyer prepping for a big trial, an investor closing a deal, a sales executive closing out the quarter, or someone else with a non-negotiable, critical deadline. But you really want to feel like you got some refreshing time away.
Make the Most of Your Vacation When You Can’t Fully Unplug
Five ways to protect your boundaries so you can still come back refreshed.
July 29, 2024
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Summary.
Although working during vacation isn’t ideal, there may be times when projects, deadlines, or client obligations prevent you from being fully offline. While it’s not easy to balance these competing priorities, it is possible to get critical work done while enjoying some refreshing time off. The key is to do a little pre-planning, making sure to avoid a few common mistakes people make when mixing business and personal travel. The author presents five pitfalls to avoid on your working vacation — and what to do instead.