While on vacation, disconnecting from work sounds much simpler than it actually is. A few organizations’ societies might anticipate that you should remain associated, answer messages, or attend meetings to keep the business pushing forward. However, investigation and studies show that disconnecting from work is important for reducing stress, increasing energy and engagement, and improving overall health and well-being, which leads to more focus on work and increase efficiency.

So, in order to relax your mind and body you have to follow guidelines to disconnect from work while you’re on vacation.

With proper planning and organization, it is possible to enjoy your time off while managing your work responsibilities. Here are some tips to help you navigate vacation and work.

What Should You Do?

• Plan in Advance

Schedule your vacation well in advance and inform your colleagues, supervisors, and clients about your upcoming absence. Give them a sufficient notice time period and provide the exact dates of your vacation.

You don’t need to share where you’re going or what you’re doing.

• Communicate with your Team

Inform your team members, supervisors, or clients about your upcoming vacation and discuss your workload or tasks that need to be handled when you are on vacation. Delegate responsibilities and make sure everyone is clear on their roles and expectations. 

The more you team up with them, the more easily your work will be handled in your absence. And you can focus on your trip without any worries.

• Prioritize and manage your workload

Before going on vacation, organize your tasks and prioritize them based on urgency and importance. Try to complete essential tasks or projects before your departure, or allocate them to a colleague who can handle them in your absence.

• Write An OOO Email

 OOO message refers to an (out-of-office message), which is an auto-reply email that notifies people you’re not available at work for an extended period of time. You have applied for leave for your vacations and it is accepted and submitted in your company tracking system but your manager and colleagues may forget that you are on leave and try to contact you, this is where your OOO mail will work perfectly.

It took five minutes to set up your email’s auto-reply feature each day.

• Send Pre-Notice for standing conferences

Try not to simply decline standing meetings during the seven-day period of your tour. Send an email to those with whom you have a meeting in advance to let them know that you will not be present to attend you.

This shows your accountability towards your associates and customers and gives you the chance to let them know that you won’t be available or present.

You can ask your leaders to record meetings, so you can access the information and know about everything that is done in your absence. This way you will be updated for your next project or meeting.

• Send a last Update

The week prior to your get-away, send an email to your director, colleagues, and cross-utilitarian partners telling them when you’ll be on holiday and the date you’ll return. Inform them that you will not be available and will not answer calls or emails. 

This kind of reminder shows that you are proactive, professional, and aware that the business will continue even after you leave.

• Stay Connected In Case Of Emergency

Although you are on vacation and you cut yourself from any kind of office-related work but if there is some urgency that you have to look out then make sure you can connect with them.

Give a specific email address or phone number, for instance, only for urgent matters.

• Set Your Boundaries

It is essential to establish boundaries and disconnect from work as much as possible while on vacation. Tell your associates or clients that you won’t be accessible during your vacation, with the exception of any emergency. 

Avoid to involve in work-related activities or checking email for work unless it is necessary.

• Relax and Enjoy Your Vacation

Now the last reminder is for yourself, separate your work and vacation and remember why are you here. It is time to relax your mind and enjoy your holidays. Remember to pack all your essentials for Vacation to make it more memorable.

Take part in activities you enjoy, play games, spend time with loved ones, and concentrate on your health.