Returning from leave

[chrisstribbs]

Hi,
I am back to working tomorrow after a week off.
I've checked my emails a few times, trimmed the fat and responded to a open ticket with Microsoft
.This has been much smoother than the anxiety of not checking and I feel like this has been better.
Other than getting on with a client, a call, finishing a report and getting to Zero in work inboxes; what else do you do after a period of non working ?

 

[mcogilvie]

The nature and rhythm of my work changes every 3-4 months, with breaks in some activities which are shorter. I have found that it takes me several days to adjust to the major changes, and I usually benefit from some review of the higher GTD levels, as well as some project thinking. For a week-long break, a careful weekly review is usually enough. Being kind to oneself and one’s colleagues is important too.

 

[chrisstribbs]

The nature and rhythm of my work changes every 3-4 months, with breaks in some activities which are shorter. I have found that it takes me several days to adjust to the major changes, and I usually benefit from some review of the higher GTD levels, as well as some project thinking. For a week-long break, a careful weekly review is usually enough. Being kind to oneself and one’s colleagues is important too.

Thank you

 

[cfoley]

I often find that things on my lists seem a lot less important when I return. For me, it's a good time for a purge.

 

[bishblaize]

I usually just give myself a bit of time to review my projects list. Its amazing how quickly my brain stops holding on to all that stuff.

 

[GTDChemist]

I'm in the same situation right now. Just came back from vacation. I did a big mind sweep to help get clear and figure out the priority items to deal with.

 

[ivanjay205]

I typically “hide” with an extra PTO day that I use to silently catch up either by synchronizing and setting my laptop to offline or “queuing” emails so they send upon my return so as not to trigger people to respond. This way I am fully caught up before I return. But in addition I find myself to be mentally free and ready to strategize on new ideas so I try to keep that momentum as long as I can before I get sucked back in to the daily grind lol

 

[chrisstribbs]

I typically “hide” with an extra PTO day that I use to silently catch up either by synchronizing and setting my laptop to offline or “queuing” emails so they send upon my return so as not to trigger people to respond. This way I am fully caught up before I return. But in addition I find myself to be mentally free and ready to strategize on new ideas so I try to keep that momentum as long as I can before I get sucked back in to the daily grind lol

Actually I do block out time in my diary. My husband often schedules more for hin, as email is his primary tool.