This Summer I decided that I would like to take four weeks of holiday with my family.
A few times I have taken 3 weeks, but usually I plump for 2 weeks and spread out the other weeks throughout the year, yet this year I decided to take 4. Not all travellng, just 4 weeks away from the office.
It was inspired by a few things. The first was that my friend took 4 weeks last year and said it was amazing and encouraged me to do the same. I also was granted an extra week of holiday just for this year as it was 10 years of service, and also I felt I needed to reconnect with my family.
So as I come back, all relaxed and calm from the wonderfully long break, I thought I would share with you my top tips for making this happen.
BBBs tips of taking a month off work
1. Communicate your intent often and to many. This starts to confirm the plan in your own head and with each declaration you actually believe it is true and start to committ.
2. Book 5 weeks off in your work calendar. This allows flexibility to change one of the weeks if work needs you for some days, you can always offer them week 1 or week 5.
3. Ensure you plan your workload so that the big stuff is done before you go.
4. Nominate someone to back you up, so that if something comes up and work need you, you can delegate to someone you completely trust
5. Committ to yourself that you are going to do it.
I don't think I would add more than that, but these 5 things definitely helped me.
So the big question, will I do it again? I think I might!
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