How to get the most out of your time on annual leave

Categories: Tips, Work
16 Oct 2023

You’ve got your annual leave booked, and you’re surely looking forward to a well deserved break from work – but how do you make the most of your time off? Often, we can be so stressed about not being at work, that we struggle to switch off and enjoy our time away.

Let’s explore how to get the most out of your time on an annual leave.

Delegate

The best way to feel reassured that the cogs will continue to turn in your absence is to delegate your tasks to a trusted team member. By assigning your responsibilities to others before you go on leave, you’ll be able to switch off and enjoy your break without worry.

Be sure to do this in plenty of time, so that you don’t have to rush this step. With good planning, you can log off feeling confident that you haven’t forgotten anything. You could also make use of automated services to help you arrange cover.

Delegate when you are on your annual vacation

Relax

You’re on a break, after all – so why not take some time to relax and unwind? Be sure not to cram your schedule full of personal tasks, leave some time to enjoy your favourite hobbies and mood boosting activities. Whether it’s enjoying a long walk, taking a day to sunbathe on the beach or exploring a new park with your dog, focus on relishing in some all-important you time.

Not only will this ensure you enjoy your time off, but it’ll also mean that you return to work feeling refreshed, with a new sense of motivation and increased productivity. Try to detach from work and focus on other important aspects of your life.

We also suggest you to read: Let your life dance

Relax on annual leave

Go somewhere new

Annual leave is the perfect time to see a new horizon or venture off to a different destination. Visiting a new place will leave you feeling rejuvenated, and you’ll gain a sense of achievement from your break from work. With exciting stories to tell and potentially new friends made along the way, the benefits of travelling on your time off, even for a short period, are huge.

With these tips in mind, you’re sure to make the most of your time away from work. Focus on relaxing and spending time with your loved ones, enjoying your favourite pastimes and switching off. Then, you can return to work feeling revitalised and ready for your next project.

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