Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning 50. GTD and Vacations
Aug 18, 2021
Discover how to integrate productivity techniques into your vacation routine! Learn personal strategies for managing tasks and email while enjoying time off. Transitioning back to work can be tough, but they share tips on easing back in. Explore the importance of intentional breaks for mental well-being, especially post-vacation. Get excited about an upcoming GTD summer camp in Denmark, designed for community building and networking. Plus, insights on inbox management to help you stay organized!
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Do Reviews When Needed
- Skip formal weekly reviews on vacation if you genuinely feel in control and relaxed.
- Do a review whenever you feel unsettled or lack clarity, not just on schedule.
Create An After-Vacation Email Folder
- Triage emails on vacation: delete, archive, or move items to a dedicated "answer after vacation" folder.
- Keep only urgent messages to handle immediately and reserve few focused sessions for them.
Set A Longer Out‑Of‑Office Buffer
- Extend your calendar out-of-office message beyond your actual return date to buy buffer time.
- Change it back when you're genuinely ready so expectations align with your capacity.