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A
European study found that 23% of vacationers noticed no difference in how
rested they felt when they returned from their time away; an astounding 17%
actually reported feeling worse! This is likely why you hear so many
people grumble about needing a vacation to recover from their vacation.
The line
between our personal lives and work lives is exceedingly thin. Our work has a
huge impact on our personal lives. But the reverse is also true. What happens on our vacations, or during any of our off time, also has a huge impact on how we cope with stress at work, our creativity, productivity and
workplace morale.
So when
it comes to your vacation, are you ensuring there's enough rest and
relaxation time? Are you managing expectations and communicating effectively
about what your priorities are during your time off?This is especially
critical if it's an "obli-cation" (as my friend Nancy calls it): a vacation where you are obliged to visit relatives. And can you build in a cushion of an extra
day off to decompress between your vacation and returning to the office?
If you want to bring a healthier perspective into work and have a better sense of humor about workplace issues, then be intentional about growing your sense of humor and planning enough fun in your off hours as well. Because what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas!
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