Over 50% of Americans Bring Their Work on Vacations! Here's How to Avoid This Habit

Americans and other people across the globe tend to bring their work on vacations.

This is not surprising if you are already an employee, especially since people need to strive harder due to worsening economic inflation.

Over 50% of Americans Bring Their Work on Vacations!

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But, it turns out that over 50% of U.S. residents have this habit. This was revealed by a recent study conducted by ELVTR, an online learning platform.

According to CNBC's latest report, ELVTR's previous poll revealed that 68% of U.S. residents still work on vacations.

Although this may seem good, it could negatively affect your performance during working days since you don't relax. If you are among the Americans who always bring their work on vacations, here are some tips on how you can avoid it:

Ask a trusted employee or colleague who can replace you to complete work tasks or projects. This will help your work continue its activities even when you're absent.
Before you vacation, provide your emergency contact number to the manager. This will allow you to avoid checking your emails while relaxing.
Always expect the worst, but hope for the best. Remember, your work will now pause even if you are on vacation. So, it would help if you were prepared in case your help is needed even when you're on vacation.

Can't Avoid Work? Here are Some Tips

Over 50% of Americans Bring Their Work on Vacations! Here's How to Avoid This Habit

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Let's face it. Many people can't leave work even on vacations, and that's okay. But you need to know what you can do to lessen your work stress when spending time with family or going out of town.

Here are some tips that can help you have a relaxing time even when working on vacation:

When on vacation, inform your friends or family members of the time you'll allot to work.
When your boss or colleagues call, try going to an isolated area to avoid spoiling the vibe.
Leave your work attitude when having a fun time, especially when you're with your family or friends.
Delegate as many tasks as you can to other coworkers or junior colleagues.