How to Plan Travel as a Leader
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When my husband Mayer and I still lived in NYC, he held a position at a college that was highly demanding (to put it lightly).
As part of his role, he was required to work 7 days a week, with very limited PTO. And when he did have time off, he fell ill—just like clockwork.
That wasn’t a coincidence.
When we work ourselves to the bone without allowing ourselves proper time to rest and recover, we become more vulnerable to illness.
Think of your well-being like a battery—if you don’t plug it in to charge, eventually it’s going to run out of power.
As a school leader, I’m sure you know this better than anyone. After all, professionals in the field of education are especially prone to burnout.
But what you may not realize is that recharging your battery is about more than taking a yearly vacation.
Because if you only give yourself time away once or twice a year, that break ends up being spent in a desperate attempt to recover from burnout…
…rather than experiencing genuine moments of aliveness and connection with the people you love.
To move beyond survival mode and make the most of your time off for fun and travel, you need to plan for regular rest and recovery throughout the year.
That way, you won’t be running on a near-empty tank while trying to enjoy all life has to offer.
In this week’s podcast episode, I’m discussing how to plan strategically for rest and travel as a school leader.
Join me for a conversation about:
- Why it’s crucial to strategically plan for rest and travel
- The different kinds of rest you need to feel fully recharged
- How I manage my own recovery and travel throughout the year
- How you can plan for rest and travel in 2024
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