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Stop delaying your holiday. Last week I completely unplugged from work and escaped to the Cornish coast with my family. But I used to really struggle to allow myself to have time off. I put this down to: 👀 FOMO – "what if an urgent enquiry comes in whilst I was away?" 🙋🏼♀️ People pleasing – "what if a client needs me, and I'm unavailable? What will they think?!" 🥵 Money – "but if I take time off, I'll lose out on £££" 🏅 Self worth – "I don't deserve a holiday, I've not worked hard enough" 🤯 Priorities – "Life is chaos anyway, I can't take a break" Over the years I've got so much better at making time for holidays on a regular basis. These days I block out all of my annual leave dates at the start of the year, and plan my client work and commitments AROUND my time off. I am non-negotiable about having several weeks of the year where I switch off completely from work – no email, no social media, no distractions. Reminder: Holidays are not a "treat" for once in a blue moon when you've made a ton of cash. They're an essential part of maintaining a healthy relationship with your physical and mental needs. Don't side-step your holiday time in favour of work. Get those flights booked! ✈️

Your holiday time is not just precious; it's a necessity! Be smart this year by turning your 17 annual leave days into 40 days. 😉 What are you waiting for? Check out our guide for tips on maximising your 2024 annual leave and recommendations on where to go for a memorable getaway.

Today is a holiday in Mexico due to the transition of the Federal Executive Power. This change in the holiday calendar was recently approved, and normal work activities are suspended, as with most official holidays. But today is a great day not to rest. Today is a day when you can put it the work with laser focus on the things you know you need to do. Don’t use these types of holidays as an excuse. Pick up that book, make that call, visit that family member, don’t skip your workout routine, review and adjust your weekly schedule, finish that plan, declutter that space that’s been driving you nuts. Only you know what you need to do to keep things moving forward. Don’t let the world’s noise distract you. Don’t allow it to make even a small dent.

A useful read for the beginning of summer: what to do to prolong the benefits of holidays.

#HolidayMode #LinkedInNewsEurope It can be a difficult balance, I have just come back from vacation and had that question to ask myself that very question but putting a few things in place before you go does always help. Agree with yourself you are allowed a holiday. Your company has agreed you are on Holiday,when you leave to go shut the door and keep it shut. You would not leave your house to travel and leave you front door wide open, your possessions include your own mental well being. If you are that indispensable to your company, if they are contacting you constantly while you are away they will drive you away. Your family want time with you not the company you work for. When you are away you know if you answer one message then you are agreeing to answer all messages. These messages normally start with " Hey I know you are on Holiday" the answer is Yes I am. By all means set aside 10 minutes to look at your phone,if its a must answer then answer it, but as I have done ,tell them that you will be taking the time back again when you return. Be serious with yourself enjoy the break, if you died tomorrow the world would still turn who wants to be remembered in the words. Great to work with you could always get hold of them even when they were on vacation.

🏖 🛫Heading on holidays this month but not looking forward to the preparation needed? 🏖 🛫Everyone regardless of their profession needs to take a holiday but for solicitors, even preparation for a vacation can be an extra source of stress. A well-deserved break from the office is crucial for solicitors who often face the relentless pressures of the legal profession. However as with all things, careful planning is key. 🏖 🛫By following some simple yet effective tips, you will have the ability to truly switch off, rejuvenate during your break, and enjoy a smooth transition back to work once the holiday is over. 🏖 🛫In our new blog, we share a guide to preparing for your vacation, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free holiday while maintaining the integrity of your practice. 🏖 🛫Have a read of the blog here - https://lnkd.in/e6BJBeuK #preparingforavacation #holidaystips #vacationforsolicitors #worklifebalance

Thinking about your next holiday? Here’s how to maximise your annual leave in 2025 and score some serious time off - plus, where you can travel to using points. 📅

I failed to implement my OWN tips prior to leaving for my week long vacation 🤦♀️ Which lead to me having a very stressful and frazzled first day back. Don’t suffer the same fate. Listen to my top 3 tips in this video and get the rest of them on the MotherhoodBalanced.com blog here: https://lnkd.in/eHyAwjqc #workingmom #vacationtips #worklifebalance

A recent study showed that nearly half of U.S. employees don't use all their vacation time. Why? Fear of falling behind, losing out on opportunities, and seeming like they don't care, among other reasons. However, taking time off from work helps you disconnect, recharge, and take care of your whole health. Read this article from HonorHealth with insights from Sarah Hanchett, evolvedMD's Vice President of Clinical Services, to learn more. #summervacation #paidtimeoff #mentalhealth #vacation

⏱️📚 Avoid taking breaks when you're completely exhausted; schedule breaks between tasks. 🌴🌞 Utilize your entitled holidays; recharge your mind and soul by taking time to do nothing and spending quality moments with your family and friends. 🗓️ When was the last time you went on vacation? Share in comment section. #worklifebalance #selfcaretips #qualitytime #vacationmodeon #takeabreak #familytime #friendsandfamily #rahulmalodia