The Challenge of Unplugging
LinkedIn introduced a year-end shutdown in 2013 to address the problem of 24/7 communication devices. "People regularly report checking e-mail as basic instinct even in a beach chair," Mull said. And that quick question texted from a manager can completely derail someone's R & R.
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How to Unplug on Vacation
Your company will not fall apart if you're incommunicado for a week…or 3. You are not indispensable. And that's for the best. No one should be the single fail point for a company or team. And if you are, there are bigger problems looming.
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Unlink your work email, chats, calendar, and anything else synced up to your phone and tablet. These things cause a constant distraction and force you to work. Before leaving, set an away message and refer emergencies to someone else. This ensures important issues get resolved and reduces notifications.
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Unfortunately, endless work messages and overflowing email inboxes may be preventing many knowledge workers from feeling like they can relax and unplug while on vacation. It's no secret that being "always connected" impacts work-life balance, mental health and relationships—and it may also influence how much vacation time you take.
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Research and commentary dating back to the 1910s shows that taking vacations — as in, completely disconnecting from work — is critical to lowering burnout, increasing energy and engagement, and improving overall health and well-being, which in turn will lead to more consistent productivity.
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Give this vacation the attention and detail you would a work project. Fill this time away from the office with fun activities and adventure, or simply relax and do not think much of anything at all. Create the refresh and balance you need, and do it with intention. Plan to spend your time being present and genuinely unplugging from work demands.
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