Taking a break with the family is one of the most exciting parts of the year for any of us, but do you sometimes feel that worries about work get in the way of the fun? If you do then here are some pieces of advice to remember for the next trip.
Plan the Dates
The smartest thing to do is plan your family holidays for a period when you know that things are going to be pretty calm at work. The worst type of situation would be where your boss asks you to cancel the holiday at the last minute due to work pressures. Even if this doesn’t happen you might still find that you can’t relax properly if you know that your colleagues are under pressure back home due to your absence.
Switch Off Before You Go
Going away on holiday with your head filled with tasks that still need to be done in the office is a really bad idea. It is much better to switch off completely and get into the holiday spirit before your aircraft even leaves the ground. This means trying to get up to date with all of your work before you go. It might mean working late one or two nights but the feeling of switching off your PC and being able to forget about work duties for a week or two is well worth making the effort for.
Do You Need the Phone or Laptop?
If you are thinking of taking a phone or laptop away with you then you should consider what exactly you would use it for. If the people at work have your number or your email address then might they try and bump some work or some questions onto you? It is far better to go away without these devices if you can. If anyone at work asks whether they can contact you when you are on holiday a polite but firm negative is the answer which will leave you feeling freer when you are away, which takes us to the last point
Enjoy the Freedom
Waking up every morning with nothing to do except eat some great food, spend time with the family and lie by the side of the water should be a fantastic feeling. If you can forget all about your commitments and enjoy this for what it is then you will have a great time. By booking a relaxing break with a leading firm such as the keycamp.co.uk you are guaranteed the chance to unwind and return fully refreshed.
