Topic: Family Visit

A personal planning strategy involves creating "must-do" and "nice-to-do" lists before going on holiday or hosting visitors from abroad. By deciding ahead of time what "enough" work looks like, individuals can give themselves permission to step away from their desks and enjoy time with family without lingering professional anxiety.

Louise Miller shares her personal strategy for an upcoming holiday with Tom and a month-long visit from her sister traveling from Dubai to the UK. To prevent being glued to her desk during these events, she utilizes "must-do" and "nice-to-do" lists to categorize tasks. This proactive decision-making process allows for the completion of impactful work while granting permission to step away for leisure and family time.