How to Avoid working on your vacation?

Did you know that people who take a yearly vacation have reduced a risk of a heart attack by 33%? When you say a vacation that typically sounds great, right? But, how many of us have a hard time unplugging for work. Or sometimes, while on vacation we find it hard to leave our work at home. Especially, if we are the one that are in charge of everything or the one responsible for ensuring that nothing happens while you're out. We are constantly checking our phones and emails even while on vacation, trying to stay connected!! This is not enjoyable when you're supposed to be on vacation. Here are some tips you can use to ensure that you still have an amazing vacation!

• NO WI-FI  Take the temptation out of checking your phone and other electronics by booking a trip with no Wi-Fi or limited Wi-Fi usage. For example: a cruise or camping where the Wi-Fi is limited or on a plane when you have to keep your devices on airplane mode.
• MAKE VACATION PLANS KNOW BEFORE LEAVING  Let your job know ahead of time that you will be on vacation. Which, means another team member or con-worker will have to pick up the slack. Leave note and organize job duties. So, that it won't be too much on one person to handle.
• CREATE AN OUT-OF-THE-OFFICE EMAIL This will redirect work emails while on vacation. It also alerts co-workers and clients that you are away and when you return you can help. This should be set-up as automatic response. Also, include other helpful phone numbers or a contact person they can get in touch with, while you're on vacation.
• PLAN ACTIVITIES BEFORE LEAVING  Map out relaxing activities prior to avoid working on vacation. This will help you take your mind off of working.
• DO NOT MAKE EXCUSES  Mentally you may think the time is not right but in reality the time wil NEVER be right. Because, you're going to keep trying to convince yourself that no one can do your job but you! Stop stressing....relax and go!! When you return you will more more relaxed and more productive.
• PLAN A VACATION AT A REASONABLE TIME  Maybe consider taking a vacation during the slow production times of the year. Maybe in the cold winter months. Good news, you can still travel to places that are warm. Or schedule your vacation not too close with your co-workers or at the same time. Because, it maybe harder to get it approved.
• STOP FEELING GUILTY   Most people never take a break from work because they feel obligated to keep working. Truly, that why we get burned out at some point. Take the guilt out of it! Because, eventually it will affect your sleep, stress, focus, and production levels if you don't take a vacation from work! Then, you will know it time!! DO YOUR BODY & MIND A FAVOR!!!