Leadership life fit - unplug on vacation

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Leadership- life Fit: On Vacation? Unplug!

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Leadership-life Fit: On Vacation? Unplug!

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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

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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…

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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).

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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)

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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!!

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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!

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Unplug.Relax.Reflect.Rejuvenate.