{"id":646,"date":"2024-04-11T03:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T03:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=646"},"modified":"2024-04-11T03:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T03:00:08","slug":"event-planning-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Planning Timeline\u2026Vacation!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d0743cdc58\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d0743cdc58\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-timeline\/#To_Vacation_or_NOT_to_Vacation_That_is_the_Question\" title=\"To Vacation or NOT to Vacation, That is the Question!\">To Vacation or NOT to Vacation, That is the Question!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-timeline\/#Vacation_Statistically_Speaking%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Vacation Statistically Speaking\u2026\">Vacation Statistically Speaking\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-timeline\/#Where_Theres_a_Will_Theres_a_Way_%E2%80%93_Say_Yes_to_Vacation\" title=\"Where There\u2019s a Will There\u2019s a Way \u2013 Say Yes to Vacation!\">Where There\u2019s a Will There\u2019s a Way \u2013 Say Yes to Vacation!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Vacation_or_NOT_to_Vacation_That_is_the_Question\"><\/span>To Vacation or NOT to Vacation, That is the Question!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have just arrived back from a glorious vacation and I couldn\u2019t be more rested or happier! I finally took time off for myself and my mental health. And all I can say is \u201cWhat took me so long\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am constantly thinking there is way too much to do and way too much on my plate to take a vacation. How will I get it all done!? While I always, ALWAYS, encourage others to take time off and try to convey the importance of it, I rarely followed my own advice. I figured there\u2019s work and it needs to get done, so my time would be better spent accomplishing the tasks at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I am happy to be the first to say, I couldn\u2019t have been more wrong! It doesn\u2019t matter where I went, with whom or how long I was away. The important part was that I actually took time off and didn\u2019t, not once, look at my computer, phone or blackberry. And for me that was a first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacation_Statistically_Speaking%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Vacation Statistically Speaking\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the latest poll by CareerBuilder.com employees said that they are not taking vacations. And those that were would be bringing work with them. In the study, 24% said they can\u2019t afford to take a vacation (up 3% over last year) with 16% saying that in 2010 they gave up vacation days because they didn\u2019t have the time to use them. In another CareerBuilder.com poll 24% cited financial reasons as to why they\u2019ll not be taking a vacation this year. An additional 12% admitted they could afford it but would still not be taking a vacation this year. So approximately 36% of American workers have no plans to take a vacation this year. And take it from me, that is a huge mistake. HUGE!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Theres_a_Will_Theres_a_Way_%E2%80%93_Say_Yes_to_Vacation\"><\/span>Where There\u2019s a Will There\u2019s a Way \u2013 Say Yes to Vacation!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have learned, and it is a reality, that vacations are the perfect opportunity to revitalize and invigorate yourself. It is a proven fact that by taking time off you come back refreshed and more productive. In addition to the employee benefits that result from time away, the employer benefits are countless. The evidence says it all, there are less sick days, an enthusiastic and motivated staff, improved health, reduced stress and better work performances. Just because of a week or two off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all vacations have to hit you high and hard in the wallet. There are lots of places to go and things to do that won\u2019t break your budget. It\u2019s true times are tough and we\u2019re all trying to save, or may not have that extra cash for a vacation (away from home). But everyone (and I mean everyone) seems to be raving about how much fun they had on their home vacation or \u201cstaycation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to enjoy your home, your city, see all the local places you wished you had the time to. Read the book that\u2019s been sitting on your table for eons, go for a walk or just relax at the beach. Whatever tickles your fancy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The take away and most important part is to take a vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no such thing as a traditional vacation. Vacations mean different things to different people. It can mean an extra-long weekend, five days, a week, two weeks or more. So don\u2019t pigeon hole yourself by saying no. Make time for one of the most important people in your life, yourself! You (and your boss) will be happy you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To Vacation or NOT to Vacation, That is the Question! I have just arrived back from a glorious vacation and I couldn\u2019t be more rested or happier! 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