The holidays are almost here, which is an exciting time for many people! It may involve a trip home to see friends and family, or at the very least, a little well-earned time off. That being said, planning for this vacation time can be stressful. There’s the actual planning of any traveling or events that you have to do, but you also have to account for your work schedule. You don’t want to spend your entire vacation thinking about work stuff, so go into this season of merriment with a plan. Here’s how to plan effectively for holiday vacation.
Don’t Overbook Your Time Off
Holiday breaks can offer an extended period of time off for many people, and it’s tempting to maximize this time by cramming in as many get togethers and activities as possible. However, it’s important that you don’t overbook yourself during your time off. Nothing feels worse than coming back from vacation on fumes. Set a reasonable schedule of events and visits while still making time for yourself. You may even consider taking an extra day off at the end of your travel schedule before you head back to work.
Start Setting Deadlines and Goals for Work Now
To make sure that you don’t spend your vacation dwelling on work projects, start setting deadlines and goals for yourself now. Wrap up any big projects and avoid committing yourself to new obligations right before you leave. This will help you compartmentalize before vacation. While you may not always be in control of your own schedule, you can still get ahead of the things that you can control. Setting deadlines for yourself will allow you to feel good about where you’re at with work before leaving for the holidays.
Take a Break from the Things that Stress You Out
Not every moment of holiday vacation is a blissful, restorative ease, especially if you’re traveling home for the holidays. Travel is stressful. Spending a certain amount of time with certain family members can be stressful. That doesn’t mean you can or should avoid these things all together, but give yourself a break. Find time to do some things that you really want to try or experience during your holiday vacation. Your entire period of time off shouldn’t be spent fulfilling obligations for other people!
Find Some Holiday Cheer at Dunn Brothers Coffee
We want to be part of the joy you experience during your holiday break. We’ve got some fantastic seasonal beverages to help warm you up during these colder months, so give our Coralville store a visit. To learn about all of our seasonal food and beverage items, contact us at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Coralville, IA by phone 319-665-2020.