It is good to prepare for time off because feeling prepared will allow you to be more productive and feel more confident going back to work. It will also help to reduce feelings of overwhelm and enable you to feel more positive about your return to work. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for time away from work:
- Set up an out of office automatic email that lets your contacts know that you are away from work. You can redirect contacts to colleagues who may be able to help them while your away.
- Write a list of your tasks and responsibilities so you can decide whether it is best to complete each one before or after your break. This will help you prioritise upon your return and may even decrease your workload by finishing work in advance.
- Delegate tasks that you know can’t be postponed. You may need to ask your manager and colleagues to cover these tasks for you, this can avoid a backlog of work upon your return.
Find out more information here:
https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/first-day-back-at-work
