It's summer and it's time to squeeze in the use of your PTO - even if you work in baseball. This episode is a guide to using it and dealing with the emotion of leaving the office plus the rush of your return. Don't leave your vacation time (which is your money!) unused!

Top 4 Takeaways:

1. An average of 55% of PTO went unused in 2022, Men, in general, tend to take about 10% more of their allotted PTO days, compared to women.

2. Know that the nerves, anxiousness are nervous before leaving for a big trip! Meet with your team to ease your nerves and set benchmarks while you are away.

3. Rest hits when vacation starts. Motivation waves. Let yourself relax - you need it and you earned it. Here is your permission slip!

4. Leave time open when you return, a few hours in the morning or better yet a whole day to get back in it. Make a list including: 

A Laundry List of all you need to do, things you see pop up in your email.

B People to meet with

C Only things that you can do

D what can be outsourced 

Use this as your guide to get on track the first week back.

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