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POV - you’re heading off for 6 weeks of vacation, celebration and work on the other side of the world. How do you balance rest and disconnection as co-founders? Since starting our company, we’ve done a few trips - sometimes for client meetings, sometimes for events, sometimes for exploration and sometimes for pure enjoyment. We are about to head off for 6 weeks and this time round, we’re doing things a little differently. We are two co-founders who are very much in the business, so it’s a balancing act of when and how we work with our team and our clients. We started by planning out chunks of time when we’ve told our team we’re not available. Not long stints, but one day here, two days there - and it’s all documented in a schedule they have access too. Not available Yes, available Partially available Emergencies only. The next thing we did was play around with our timezones. The time difference between Australia and Europe is 7+ hrs, so this is an important consideration. When are we going to meet with our team? How often? Do we need to change timing? If so, do we need to change their working hours? And the last step we took was identifying any moments we wouldn’t have Wi-Fi (or we’d have shitty Wi-Fi), to make sure we didn’t plan anything important during those times. All up this planning will hopefully allow us to rest and disconnect on this trip, while still showing up as the leaders of our company. Will we succeed? I’ll let you know!

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You should be taking your PTO this summer. So, when you take your well-deserved week or so vacation and you come back to work feeling a ~tad~ overwhelmed (insert: major scaries), a well thought out return plan will make you feel a bit better when diving back into your inbox. Here's how to get back in the groove after an extended period off work: 👀 set goals for the week 🚩 prioritize and make a to do list (checking things off makes you feel productive) 👀 restart your routine (whatever that looks like for you) 🚩 schedule most meetings for later in the day, so you have the morning to crank on quick reponses and bigger projects! plus, you'll feel more prepared going into meetings 👀 try and have early nights, so you dont feel like the first week back is an absolute slog 🚩 schedule "me time" or workout classes, so it feels less of a jump scare 👀 give yourself some grace!

When was the last time you took time off for real? At the beginning of April, I took a week off. And when I say I took time off, I mean it. No work, no email, no social media... The first 1-2 days might feel a bit weird, especially when we are used to always being super busy ⌛ It feels like we might be missing out on something important. The emotion of guilt might surface because we are not using time “efficiently”. There is so much conditioning that to be productive we have to constantly hustle 🏃 I have realized that it’s not so much about "having time" to take for ourselves. It’s more about allowing ourselves to take time off in the first place. Innovation usually happens when we take time off and create space - around us and within us. Sometimes, all we need to change our lives is to take time off and let the important things surface. My insight from this vacation was that we all already know so much. The most important thing is not to know even more. The most important thing is finding out the most important thing to focus our attention on. When we pause, we will find out what it is. I'm not saying that we should be passive and do nothing. The main point is to regularly break the usual routine. Clear the calendar. No appointments. No commitments. No social media or email. 🌳 Instead, take walks in nature. Go to a spa. Do something creative. Play with your kids. Do that regularly at least every month/quarter. Take time off consciously. Create space in your life and see what happens. You might be surprised how powerful it is… When are you planning to take time off for yourself? 🙂

The fear and anxiety of work piling up when you go for a vacation is real… it’s not really a vacation if you end up working during your time off. In addition to what the article provides, some tips which I learnt over the years 1. Work can wait for you to come back - so enjoy your time off. 2. Don’t rush into clearing your mailbox when you return - if there is anything which is urgent or is unanswered there will be a follow up on your return. No follow up means it’s been taken care of. 3. Avoid checking your phone for office emails even if you think you have some spare time. This causes distraction which should be avoided. If possible disconnect your mailbox. 4. Set expectations at workplace - if you say “call me if there is anything” - rest assured you will get not one but many calls. It’s ok to say that you will not be available during your vacation.

🏖️ With Summer right around the corner, it's never too early to consider how you'll be taking care of yourself when life gets busy with family, vacations, work, and the Summer heat. 😎 Whether you’re planning on working hard all season long, or you’re taking weeks of vacation, check out these 10 important ways you can take care of your mind and body this Summer. Read last Summer's full blog post below: https://lnkd.in/gT2dWw6N

Summer is up, which means most are going on vacation within the next 2-3 months. I just wanted to remind everyone how important taking time off is and reflecting on (really reflecting on) how 2024 has gone so far. Is everything going on track in terms of your goals? If not, - What is the main thing for that being the case? - What is the number one thing we can do differently to change that? If yes, - What are the 2 main reasons it's going smoothly? - Why are we not using all of our time on those things then? I always like to do quarterly reviews, it has a compounding effect on my results.

I recently got back from a vacation, and it got me thinking about the impact of taking time off on our productivity. Research consistently shows that vacations play a crucial role in enhancing our performance at work. For instance, studies indicate that vacations help reduce stress, improve immune function, and increase creativity. After a vacation, 64% of people feel refreshed and excited to get back to their jobs, which directly translates to higher productivity. Even when I'm on vacation, I stay connected with my team through Slack to handle urgent tasks. This balance allows me to enjoy my time off without feeling completely disconnected from work. And it’s amazing how a short break can prepare us to tackle challenges with renewed energy. How do vacations affect your productivity? I’d love to hear your experiences!

July is for Vacation, Right? ☀️ I’ve been taking some time off here and there, but a total switch-off is still tough due to the nature of our business. For me, vacation looks like 3 days of no work followed by 2-4 days of just 2-3 hours a day. My team and I stagger our vacations so clients don’t feel the void, which has been working really well. When I’m not traveling, I use July & August for coffee catch-ups, prioritizing in-person meetings whenever possible. At the beginning of August, we have our team offsite to review our goals for the rest of the year. We run on EOS - Entrepreneurial Operating System, ensuring everyone is aligned and productive. This method has: ✅ Boosted our productivity ✅ Clarified our vision ✅ Reduced unnecessary meetings ✅ Made our team culture better Do you have a particular framework for your business? How do you keep everyone focused on the right priorities? Have you gone on vacation yet this year?

Why do we get so much done so efficiently the day(s) before a vacation? Can we manufacture that feeling and implement the other 9 out of 10 days? We are working on developing a process to test and measure this concept. Let me know if you have an interest in being a part of this in the comments👇 Also, any best practice tactics that have worked for you?