Maximizing Your PTO: Unplugging with Purpose
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Welcome back to the Flourish Careers podcast! Today, we’re discussing a crucial topic for our “5 Minutes to Flourish” summer series: the importance of taking vacation.
Overcoming Hesitation
Many heart-based professionals hesitate to take time off due to fear of judgment, falling behind, or feeling indispensable.
Understanding these concerns is the first step towards embracing the benefits of vacation.
Mental and Cognitive Benefits
Vacations reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall emotional well-being.
Engaging with new environments stimulates neural plasticity, enhancing creativity and cognitive processes.
Boosting Productivity and Creating Memories
Taking time off boosts productivity by allowing you to return to work refreshed and energized.
Most importantly, taking time off allows you to create cherished memories with loved ones.
Practical Tips:
+ Consider short trips or day outings if you have limited vacation time.
+ Tag an extra day or two onto long weekends for a mini-break.
+ Block out your calendar upon your return to ease back into work smoothly.
+ Set clear out-of-office messages and delegate tasks to minimize work pile-ups.
+ Disconnect fully by turning off work notifications and setting clear boundaries.
Taking a vacation is not just a perk; it’s essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and boosting creativity. So, plan, take that well-deserved break, and come back stronger! #NourishToFlourish
Resources mentioned in this episode:
📃FlexJobs article: 20 Remote-Friendly Companies That Help Pay for Employee Vacations
⚙️Tools to help: 25 Ways to Nourish Your Body, Mind, Spirit in 5 Minutes or Less
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25 Ways to Nourish Your Body, Mind, Spirit in 5 Minutes or Less
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Want more career wisdom? Check out these podcast episodes/blog posts!
+Values-Driven Careers: Planning With Purpose
+Springing Into Balance: The Power of Saying No in Your Career
+The Introvert’s Career Diary: Loving Work in a Loud World
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