Before Breakfast

Give yourself a roundtrip ticket

Sep 16, 2025
Planning your return to work is as crucial as taking the break itself! Discover practical tips for communicating with colleagues and managing tasks before you leave. Learn effective strategies to ease your transition back into daily life after vacation, from scheduling your to-do list to leveraging helpful services. With the right preparation, re-entering your routine can be a breeze!
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ADVICE

Pack A Round-Trip Ticket

  • Plan your re-entry before you leave so returning feels calm and productive for everyone.
  • Brief colleagues, document projects, and decide how you'll get up to speed on return.
INSIGHT

Return Planning Is Often Overlooked

  • People often prepare well for stepping away but neglect planning their return trip.
  • Anticipating how you'll reconnect with colleagues and clients prevents lost momentum after leave.
INSIGHT

Reentry Is Its Own Project

  • Re-entry requires separate planning because catching up takes time and focus.
  • Block time on your calendar those first days or weeks to process updates and set priorities.
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