10. Getting back in the swing of things after vacation by Cami MacNamara

Posted on ⁠WebCamiCafe.com⁠, June 1st, 2018 In this blog post, I recount my experience returning from vacation and the strategies I implemented to ease back into work with an emphasis on the importance of setting boundaries and training clients to respect my schedule.

About the author:

Cami MacNamara, otherwise known as WebCami, has 21 years of experience running a small, profitable, one-person web design business, so she can walk her dog whenever she likes. She has co-hosted a beginner WordPress Meetup in Seattle since 2018 and has been an active member of the Seattle WordPress community since 2013. Cami has designed nearly 600 websites, provides services to 350 active clients, and manages over 200 websites monthly as a solopreneur.

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Transcript of Cami's Commentary:

I'm glad to see that since writing this blog post, I have continued to use this strategy when I return from vacation. I know from experience that the fear of accumulating work while away can lead to anxiety, making it difficult to fully enjoy the vacation you deserve. Having a strategy to resume work can help you ease into the transition when you return.

It is crucial to establish boundaries with clients and train them to respect your schedule. While it's important to be responsive to clients’ needs, it's equally important to emphasize the necessity for recreational time away from work.

Clients will appreciate your ability to recognize your limitations and prioritize self-care. Furthermore, you can view it as setting a positive example for your clients by encouraging them to prioritize self-care in their own lives. 

Remember, you will catch up on your to-do list if you just keep chipping away at it! It doesn’t all have to be completed on your first week back.

And always dream about your next vacation!