I learnt how to set an "out of office"
I'm a hypocrite...
Hello everyone and happy Monday!
I just returned from an amazing holiday in Greece at an all-inclusive resort… ( I know, life is hard.)
However, before I left for my trip, I realized that I had never set up an out-of-office email before.
In 25 years of life- never once.
Being someone who works with clients and students every day and preaches about the importance of taking breaks and setting boundaries, I felt like a bit of a hypocrite.
Although I was excited at the prospect of lounging by the pool, reading books, and taking in the beautiful scenery, I found myself dreading the moment when I would have to switch back "on" for work today.
I didn’t want to turn off- I just wanted to stay on Lock Screen.
I was stuck in a habitual flight/fight response, where I was too comfortable in the state of readiness.
I didn’t realise before I left how anxiety-inducing this was, how much it was taking me out of the present moment.
I remembered what I would say as “Coach Molly”, and suggested to myself that it's time to finally set that out-of-office email, take a break from screens, and just enjoy the cocktails and tzatziki.
I reminded myself that it will only benefit my clients and students as well as myself.
Now that I'm back to work today, I feel like I've had a glorious return to my clients and students, and can't remember why I was so anxious about it.
That’s always the way isn’t it!
So, if you haven't set your out-of-office email before, or you're be your sign!
Cheers to taking breaks and being present in the moment!
See you next Monday,
M x
Very relatable , well done