{"id":3499,"date":"2017-02-16T12:08:24","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T18:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etereman.com\/remanu\/?p=3499"},"modified":"2017-02-16T12:08:24","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T18:08:24","slug":"do-you-dare-unplug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etereman.com\/remanu\/2017\/02\/16\/do-you-dare-unplug\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Dare Unplug?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nWhen you\u2019re reading Reman U, I\u2019m usually typing away and reviewing your clicks, opens, and comments in real-time.
\nBut, that\u2019s not the case today. Yes, I\u2019m probably still thinking of you and how you\u2019re connecting with these very words (I can\u2019t help but love our readers\u2026that\u2019s not weird, is it<\/em>?), but instead of sitting behind my laptop, I\u2019m sitting with my toes in the sand.
\nYou guessed it – I\u2019m on vacation. As exciting as it is to trade in winter weather, it\u2019s been daunting to think about stepping away from work, let alone in the middle of the week.
\nI\u2019m planning to unplug, but it won\u2019t be easy. Here\u2019s how I\u2019m making it happen \u2013 and most importantly, how you can too:<\/p>\n

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  1. Build a trusted team.<\/strong> Whether or not you\u2019re the one usually steering the ship, the team you leave behind are the ones who will step in – and step up – in your absence. Make sure you have the coverage you need.<\/li>\n
  2. Get your ducks in a row.<\/strong> Planning what needs to happen when \u2013 and when you\u2019re away – takes work. The earlier you get quacking, the better.<\/li>\n
  3. Leave a clean desk and an empty to-do list.<\/strong> Anything you leave unfinished will haunt you\u2026and so will a desk covered in papers when you return. A few late nights beforehand are a small price to pay.<\/li>\n
  4. Have faith in your people.<\/strong> Having a strong team is only step 1. Give your full support of any decisions they make without you and trust that they\u2019ll act in your company and customers\u2019 best interests.<\/li>\n
  5. Turn on an out of office reply and set up a vacation voicemail greeting.<\/strong> Your customers and peers alike won\u2019t know where you are and when you\u2019ll be back if you don\u2019t tell them. Set the proper expectation and use it as an opportunity to show a little personality.<\/li>\n
  6. Don’t check your email.<\/strong> Seriously. You\u2019re not really<\/em> unplugged if you\u2019re hawking your inbox. If you MUST check in, limit yourself to once a day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Work, life, and all their subsequent deadlines can too easily make you feel like you just can\u2019t take time off. The moment you have this thought is likely when you need a vacation the most. Dare to unplug. Dare to see what impact a little refresh will have on doing your best work.
    \nphoto credit: \u00a9 kintarapong \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \"JP2015\"<\/i>
    \nThis week, the Woman Behind the Curtain is taking a break – and sharing 6 tips for how you can do the same a bit easier. Have a tactic that works for you? Comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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