As we head into the holiday season, there’s one thing on everyone’s mind: rest, relaxation, and recharging! While you’re mapping out year-end projects, don’t overlook the importance of letting your team fully unplug. It’s tempting to keep the wheels turning, but a rested team is a productive team.
Encouraging downtime isn’t just a “nice-to-have.” It’s essential for sustaining high performance. Don’t believe me? Believe the experts. Worker well-being is more critical than ever, and your team is looking to you to set the tone for balance. Research shows that time away from work helps people return more creative, energized, and ready to tackle new challenges. So, in these next few weeks, lead by example—whether it’s actually taking your PTO or resisting the urge to send that “just one quick thing” email at 8 p.m.
Communicate clear boundaries and encourage your team to do the same. Let them know you support their need to disconnect and that logging off now means a stronger, more resilient team in the new year.
After all, those burning questions will be there when you get back—and so will that ever-growing to-do list!
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