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How to Take a Vacation Without Stressing Out

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-take-a-vacation-without-stressing-out

Everybody needs a vacation once in a while, but for a lot of people, a break just brings more stress. Episode 88 provides some tips for getting through a vacation without anxiety.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:46] - The majority of people struggle to take vacations without feeling stressed and don’t enjoy them when they take them. They typically don’t know how to resolve the stressors that make their trips distressing.

[02:17] - People often don’t want to take vacations because they stress about the work that will be waiting for them when they return. One good strategy thus is to plan out the transition before and after the vacation so everyone has reasonable expectations about how and when that work will get completed.

[04:58] - Leaving room for some spontaneity is important during a vacation because getting too concerned about squeezing in more or watching the itinerary can keep people from feeling free.

[06:18] - Because most people stress out about being able to take care of details and problem-solve on the fly, doing your homework in advance can reduce anxiety prior to your trip.

[07:00] - Creating a fair balance of power where everyone knows what their responsibilities are can help prevent resentments or situations where one person is able to relax on the trip more than others.

[08:16] - Because your body gets habitualized to your normal behaviors, get ready for your vacation by practicing relaxing activities well in advance to get your nervous system calmed and ready.

[10:15] - You are not weak or flawed for needing a break — you are human! Follow God’s example of resting and reflecting.

[11:26] - Prayer

[12:11] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Most people have trouble truly unplugging and relaxing for a vacation. They experience stress when trying to take time off, not rejuvenation.
• Strategy #1 — Talk with your boss and team about the time before, during, and after your break about clear boundaries and expectations. Come up with a game plan up to at least a month ahead of time for how to delegate and get through the transitions.
• Strategy #2 — Leave room for spontaneity. We need to let go of the idea that we have to maximize everything and just enjoy our time in the moment.
• Strategy #3 — Don’t forget details. By figuring out ahead of time who can help or what resources are available, you can reduce the stress around the ability to overcome unexpected...