With Memorial Day and the summer season right around the corner, many people are starting to plan vacations. My advice to you: if you go, fully immerse yourself in the experience. Treat “vacation” as a verb, not a noun.
I have had coaching clients who still want to keep their regular appointments and end up on a Zoom call in their car while the family waits. I’ve had students who want to earn the participation points but are hardly focused on the class content while away. I know colleagues who attempt to join a meeting (or even run them) when their minds couldn’t be further from the task at hand.
People should go on vacations to disconnect. Let your “vacation brain” take over and turn your strategic thinking muscle to mush. As you’re making plans, use that “delete” button on your calendar and clear your schedule of commitments as much as you are able (hopefully, totally). Coming back refreshed will make you much more productive than revisiting your ineffective contributions while away.
