Summer is our time to kick back, enjoy some time for family and vacations, and relax.\u00a0 In our 24\/7 world, this is hard.\u00a0 We are tethered to our work with our technology. There are good reasons to take a break.\u00a0 NASA researchers recently found that vacationers experienced an 82% increase in job performance post-trip.\u00a0 Performance expert Tony Schwartz says, in addition to being rejuvenating, relaxing helps your brain take in new information more easily and enhances your creativity.\u00a0 Summer gives us the opportunity to deeply connect to our family in a less structured environment.\u00a0 With more time to talk and be together, relationships take on new meaning.\u00a0 We all do our best when we have the opportunity to rejuvenate and reconnect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Setting boundaries for your technology<\/span> If you are the type that can\u2019t leave home without it being spotless, give yourself time to get your home ready. Get the laundry done, your mail sorted and your home in tip top shape the week before.\u00a0 Clear your plate as much as you can at home and work.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Unplug for a day: For You<\/span><\/p>\n Unplug for a day: Your Kids<\/span><\/p>\n Unplug for a week: a big leap!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0In the end, it is all about taking the opportunity for intentional and mindful technology use.\u00a0 Truly we feel our best and do our best work because of relationships and renewal! You will be very glad you did!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer is our time to kick back, enjoy some time for family and vacations, and relax.\u00a0 In our 24\/7 world, this is hard.\u00a0 We are tethered to our work with our technology. There are good reasons to take a break.\u00a0 NASA researchers recently found that vacationers experienced an 82% increase in job performance post-trip.\u00a0 Performance […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,9,97,352,5],"tags":[580,579,578],"class_list":["post-1527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-organizing","category-organizing-skills","category-productivity","category-technology-and-organizing","category-time-management","tag-digital-sabbatical","tag-take-a-break-from-technology","tag-unplug-this-summer"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIt\u2019s a choice to answer the phone, check your email, and step away from the computer.\u00a0 Head out with your head in the holiday game!\u00a0 Look forward to the time you are resting, relaxing, being adventurous and being away from every day.\u00a0\u00a0 Set yourself up for success by leaving processes in place for those around you in the office with procedures to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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