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TEE 023: Turn Off the World and Recharge – Linda Yates

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How do you disconnect? As an executive you may find that it’s hard to turn off the world and recharge. In episode 23 of The Executive Edge learn self preservation tips in order to avoid burnout.

5 Tips:

1. Take a 2-day weekend.
2. Set Office Hours – stick to them.
3. Avoid looking at your phone first thing in the morning.
4. Being present and in the moment.
5. Turn off alarms and phone when working on a project.

Bonus Tips:
Taking breaks throughout the day.
Lay out your vacation time for the year in your strategy planning. This is a great tip that Gary Keller from Keller Williams speaks about.

Achieving your goals is not a sprint but rather a marathon. Keeping this in mind will assist you in reaching your potential.

Turning off the world and recharging your batteries will assist you in accomplishing more than you thought possible. What 3 things are you going to do this week in order to recharge?

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Disconnecting Tips For Executives, Entrepreneurs & You

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Laying by the Pool

How do you disconnect? Am I the only one who struggles with this? I tell myself – “stop looking at your phone” or “the day is over, turn it off.” I think at times I’m starting to conquer this obsessive need to stay connected and then I have a relapse.

Part of the purpose of writing this post is to allow me to vent on the subject. Hope you don’t mind and what I share will be a help to you! Here are a few strategies I have been implementing to become proficient at disconnecting:

1. Take a 2-day weekend. I have been so driven to check things off my checklist that I have noticed I am not taking time to relax.
2. Set office hours. That means not checking email, voicemails or text after a certain time of the day.
3. In the morning not looking at my phone until my self-care routine is complete.
4. Being present with whomever I’m having a conversation with.
5. When working on projects, setting my phone to vibrate and turning email reminders off.

Implementing these practices has provided more productive days and happier nights. My family doesn’t complain as much and my energy is stronger. Now the goal will be to plan my vacations as the first priority of my yearly planning segment. I know I can conquer this! By disconnecting we will be able to be more connected when it counts.

Don’t worry if you try calling or emailing and I don’t answer right away, I will be with you shortly. I promise! This is something you can do for clients, family members or staff right now.