The last Tuesday in January is National Plan for Vacation Day. This day reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation!
This day also reminds us to actually TAKE that vacation. Each year, Americans leave more than 600 million vacation days unused. A survey conducted by Skift said that nearly 42 percent of Americans do not take any vacation days. (The Glassdoor-Harris Interactive survey also showed that 61 percent of work while on vacation.)
So…start the planning process today!
Here are three easy steps from www.nationaldaycalendar.com to make it happen:
- Determine how much time off you earn.Look up the number of vacation days you earn by checking with your finance or HR team. Don’t forget to make a note of any office closures.
- Coordinate calendars.Use Project: Time Off’s vacation planning tool to plot out your year—enter the number of days you earn, put your vacation dreams on the calendar, and use your custom link to get your family and friends involved in the planning.
- Share your plans.Once you have your days determined, use the calendar to export your plans to Outlook, Gmail, or other electronic calendars to share with your boss, co-workers, and family.
Did you know taking a vacation is good for your health?
Taking vacations can:
Reduce Stress
Help Your Heart Stay Healthy
Improve Your Mental Health
Improve Your Relationships
Click HERE to read the entire article about vacation health benefits from Jill L. Ferguson, founder of Women’s Wellness Weekends.
Rise and Shine 
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