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Today’s Tip ... Returning to Work After a Great Vacation Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work? Ease back in. Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually. Reconnect with what you love about work. Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation. Shift your perspective. Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being. Reassess if necessary. If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions. hbr #WorkLifeBalance

Today’s Tip ... Returning to Work After a Great Vacation Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work? Ease back in. Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually. Reconnect with what you love about work. Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation. Shift your perspective. Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being. Reassess if necessary. If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions. hbr #WorkLifeBalance

Today’s Tip ... Returning to Work After a Great Vacation Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work? Ease back in. Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually. Reconnect with what you love about work. Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation. Shift your perspective. Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being. Reassess if necessary. If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions. hbr #WorkLifeBalance

🌴 **Returning to Work After a Great Vacation** 🌴 Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work? **Ease back in.** 🗓️ Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually. **Reconnect with what you love about work.** ❤️ Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation. **Shift your perspective.** 🔄 Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being. **Reassess if necessary.** 🤔 If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions. Welcome back to work! Let's make the transition as smooth as possible. 🚀

Harvard's HBR Today’s Tip Returning to Work After a Great Vacation Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work?   Ease back in. Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually.   Reconnect with what you love about work. Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation.   Shift your perspective. Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being.   Reassess if necessary. If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions. This tip is adapted from “Post-Vacation Blues? Here’s How to Cope.,” by Rebecca M. Knight

Returning to Work After a Great Vacation "Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work? 1. Ease back in.  Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually. 2. Reconnect with what you love about work.  Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation. 3. Shift your perspective. Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being. 4. Reassess if necessary.  If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions." This tip is adapted from “Post-Vacation Blues? Here’s How to Cope.,” by Rebecca Knight

Uninterrupted vacation — it should not be negotiable. Whenever you’re taking a day off, enjoying a holiday, or on vacation, you should be able to fully engage with it — without calls, meetings, or emails. The question is: where should you draw the line? Zero email? One email? Two? Maybe a call or a meeting to manage during your time off? All is right - it is (it should be) Your choice! The point is not to be pulled out of your private flow. If flow matters in your work, it should matter in your private life as well — because, at the end of the day, if you return to work fully recharged, you’ll be more focused and effective, achieving your professional goals too. It’s easy to say, I know, but hard to maintain your boundaries. You’ll face guilt, fear of being replaced, and you might be scared of what’s going to happen next if the worst-case scenario hits you... Believe me, I’m experiencing all of this (right now, yes, now 🛶💦). But unless you draw your line, who will do it for you? Respect yourself, because unless you do, no one else will. #easytosay #hardtomaintain #selfconsciousness #prepareyourenvironment #haveagreatmanagerwhorealizesyourworth #buildagreatteamwhoyoucantrust #dontbeacontrolfreak #KudosTo Krisztina Vella for replacing me and ensuring that I have one of the greatest vacations of my life!

Been away or about to take a vacation? Returning to work after a vacation can be challenging, but with a few strategies, you can hit the ground running. Here are some top tips for business professionals: Prepare Before You Leave: Delegate tasks to ensure your responsibilities are covered while you’re away. Set an out-of-office notification and clean out your inbox to avoid overwhelm when you return. Re-establish Your Routine: Get back into your morning routine (meditation, exercise, gratitude journal) to ground yourself and focus on the day ahead. Remember that tackling tasks one step at a time is more manageable than feeling overwhelmed by a long to-do list. Give Yourself Extra Time: Plan an extra day after vacation to ease back into work. Use this time to catch up on emails and voicemails without immediate pressure to respond. Reflect and Reset: Use your time away to think about how you want to approach work differently. Prioritize tasks and clear your inbox to start fresh. Remember, it’s essential to balance productivity with self-care to maintain focus and prevent burnout. Have a great holiday and welcome back! 😊👍

Feeling post-vacation blues? Returning from vacation can be challenging. A client of mine recently experienced this after a fantastic trip that was all they hoped for. 😵Despite anticipating feeling refreshed, they found themselves with a vacation hangover—low energy, unmotivated, and a bit down in the dumps. It’s a common phenomenon. I've been there too, but with advice from mentors and colleagues, I've developed strategies that make the return smoother: 📝Prioritize Tasks: The week before leaving, create a short list of key tasks to tackle upon your return. Then, make a list of everything else on your mind. When you return, review the list with a fresh perspective and move less critical items to a “someday” list. 🧑🤝🧑Delegate Wisely: Assign a delegate to handle tasks while you're away. Brief them on what’s in the pipeline and agree on when they should escalate issues to you. Limit vacation calls to these delegates only. 📅Block Your Calendar: Block your calendar until midday on your first day back. Use this time to catch up on emails, meet with your delegate to discuss what happened while you were away, or ease your transition back to work. If the transition back feels overwhelming, set a calendar alert for three to six weeks later to reassess your job satisfaction. By then, you’ll likely be back in the swing of things. You might think: “Right, Sheryl, all sounds good, but that won't work for me.” That was my initial reaction. However, I started experimenting with these and found that with a bit of discipline, my return to the office was smoother and more manageable. What strategies do you use to smooth re-entry after vacation? PS The picture is James jumping over a waterfall in Yosemite. #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #Leadership #VacationTips

MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY RETURNING TO WORK AFTER A GREAT VACATION. Your summer vacation was bliss: mornings at the beach, impromptu ice cream stops, and afternoons lost in a good book. But now you’re back at your desk, facing a mountain of messages and emails, and your vacation joy is fading. How can you regain momentum at work? 1. EASE BACK IN: Expect the first days back to be tough. Set reasonable expectations and plan your reentry in advance. Leave extra time for your commute to reduce stress, and be strategic about scheduling meetings. Start with small, manageable tasks to build momentum gradually. 2. RECONNECT WITH WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT WORK: Think about why you chose your job in the first place. Identify the parts you enjoy and prioritize them. This could be anything from brainstorming sessions to client interactions. Focusing on what brings you joy can rekindle your motivation. 3. SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Work and leisure aren’t mutually exclusive. Recognize that your job provides the means for your vacations and downtime. Embrace the idea that being productive can complement your personal life and contribute to your overall well-being. 4. REASSESS IF NECESSARY: If you’re still struggling after a few weeks, consider whether the job is still right for you. Vacations offer time for reflection. If you find yourself unhappy, explore other options—without making impulsive decisions. This tip is adapted from “Post-Vacation Blues? Here’s How to Cope.,” by Rebecca Knight