Yes You Too Can Take A Vacation
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Yes, You Too Can Take a Vacation
Summary
Surveys can reveal fascinating insights. A recent study by American Express caught my attention, confirming what I learned at the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) Conference in May. It found that 40% of small business owners with annual revenues under $200,000 aren't planning any vacation this summer. Even among higher-earning business owners, only 75% expect to take a break.
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Why Business Owners Struggle to Take Time Off
According to the NAFE Conference, even those business owners who do manage to get away often remain tethered to their work. One in three ties vacation to a business trip, and 50% check in with the office daily.
The survey identified key concerns:
- Important clients may not receive proper service.
- The business could miss out on new opportunities.
- No competent person is available to leave in charge.
- Decisions might go wrong.
- Operational or equipment issues may arise without solutions.
These worries are understandable. Taking a stress-free vacation as a business owner is challenging. However, with thoughtful planning and leadership, you can truly enjoy your time off and return refreshed. Here are eight strategies to help.
8 Steps to Stress-Free Vacations
1. Plan Ahead: Document scenarios related to your current projects and brief your team. Assign specific staff to each client so they can address concerns in your absence.
2. Communicate with Key Clients: Inform clients about your planned absence. Introduce them to your deputy and express your confidence in their capabilities. If necessary, provide a way to reach you in true emergencies.
3. Delegate Effectively: Build a habit of delegating important tasks. This prepares your team to handle responsibilities when you're away and reassures you that things will run smoothly.
4. Strategically Schedule Your Vacation: Align your vacation with your business's slow season or less hectic periods.
5. Consider Mini-Vacations: If you can't bear to be away for long, take short trips or extend a weekend getaway. A brief change of scenery can refresh your perspective and energy.
6. Completely Disconnect: When vacationing, turn off your phone, leave the laptop behind, avoid checking emails, and refrain from contacting the office. Trust that your team can handle emergencies.
7. Invest in Skill Development: If relaxing seems unjustifiable, use your time off to learn something new. Enroll in short courses or workshops to break your routine and meet new people.
8. Prioritize Wisely: Re-evaluate what's truly important. Beyond work, focus on connecting with family and friends, pursuing personal interests, and maintaining health. Balance work with life to enjoy time away.
Let me know if these tips help you enjoy a well-deserved vacation this summer!
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