It’s holiday season—a time for rest, relaxation, and trips with family and friends. But for many reasons, the idea of taking time off is tough for most leaders I coach. Leaders often tell me they’re too busy to take time off. My coaching clients constantly express how stressed they feel as they prepare for vacation (or the aftermath of 200+ emails upon their return). Many say they feel like they “have to” work during their vacation and aren’t the slightest bit rested when they come back. “I need a vacation from my vacation,” one client shared. Here are a few challenges my coaching clients have shared about why it’s hard for them to take breaks: Feeling the need to be available or “on call” even when out of town “Having” to check emails at night/weekends/on vacation for fear that they’d be too overwhelmed upon returning to work Feeling compelled to ...
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