Leadership-life Fit: On Vacation? Unplug!

Smart Phone=Always On, Never Done

0 Smart phone carrying leaders report interacting with work 13.5 hours/day or 72 hours/week.

0They report having only 3 hours/day during the work week to shower, eat, spend time with friends, and pay a few bills…etc.

Access the full report here: http://bit.ly/AlwaysOnNvrDone

Want a Real Vacation?Power Down

You can’t refocus and reenergize when you allow yourself to be reminded 24/7 of work-related issues to address and challenges to tackle…

How to unplug on vacation?Adapted from Michael Hyatt (http://michaelhyatt.com/unplug-on-vacation.html)

0Activate a separate email account to be used for emergencies while you are away. Give only your family and leadership team the address. Let them know you’ll check it once a day.

0Disable all other email accounts on your phone or other devices you’ll have with you (you can reactivate upon your return).

How to unplug on vacation?Use Gmail’s filter function to delete all email messages as they arrive.

(See how here: http://michaelhyatt.com/unplug-on-vacation.html)

How to unplug on vacation?Set up a similar voicemail message on your phone:

Thanks for your call! I will be out of the office and unavailable until XXX. If this is urgent, please contact my assistant. Please note that you will not be able to leave a message. If the reason for your call is not resolved during my absence, I look forward to hearing from you when I return. Have a fantastic day!!

How to unplug on vacation?

0Delete Twitter, Tweet Deck, and other feeds/sources that will engage your brain in work. Remove the temptation!!! You can reinstall upon your return!

0 If you engage with a specific social media for entertainment; keep it available, but beware of its impact on your time with your vacation-mates!

Unplug.Relax.Reflect.Rejuvenate.