The Work-Vacation Blur
I believe that vacation time is important for everyone. We need to recharge, get some mental health time, and have some FUN. Truly unplug and don’t work! In this video, I share my thoughts about why people continue to work while on holiday along with tips to help you set work boundaries during your vacation.
These tips about setting work boundaries, and expectations, for your vacation can help you avoid a ‘working’ vacation and fully enjoy a wonderful, relaxing break from the regular routine.
When I go on vacation, it truly is on a remote island with no electricity, where we live not by the clock but by the tides and the sun cycle. (Yes, we have running water: we just run down to the well to get some.) This year, I discovered that I now have electronic access, because my new phone has a greater reach to the outer world.
Great pointers. I’m going to go on a real vacation!!! No emails. Thank you for the tips!
I NOW work for a company & a fantastic owner who allows me the time off with no interruptions…but, being in Sales, I’m always selling, every where I go, I Love it!
Dr. Misner, I work by myself. It’s truly just me and the voices in my head. ? What advice do you have for us “solopreneurs” that have no office backups? I hear you though and I’m a firm believer in work-life balance AND vacations. Thank you for being a resource for us all.
Great blog! Last year, I went on a one-week vacation to Disney World with my mom and kids and had a GREAT time unplugged from the office. My goal for June 2026 is to take the entire month unplugged from the office! I’m putting the pieces in place now to make that happen next year!
Love this! Work will always be there, but the memories we make during vacation are priceless. Thanks for the reminder.
i haven’t had a vacation in over 5 years for 2 reasons. 1 I couldn’t financially afford it and 2. feeling guilty that I wouldn’t be working. Thank you Ivan Misner for sharing this message. it’s high time I take one somehow!
I met a guy on vacation in Costa Rica. I’m from Virginia and he’s from Chicago. We just chatted and became friends. He became a client and still is 18 years later. And we’ve vacationed together as well.
Ainda que eu queira acabou trabalhando.
Se não pra ganhar dinheiro.
Mas pra não me sentir inútil