How I Go on Vacation Every Day [Episode 75]

Today, I talk about Going on Vacation every single day. Time-blocking my day to allow for Vacation Hours has changed how I think about my days and has revolutionized my relationship with my children. Key Points from this Episode: Telling ourselves "I am being present" with our kids while our minds are swirling with all the things we want to get done does not work. Prep for vacation: Have a place to write down all your thoughts Buy a watch - do not check your phone to check the time Choose a chunk of hours to be your Vacation Time. It should be the time your children need connection the most. For us, that's the mid-morning hours when we are doing homeschool. For others, it might be between when kids get home from school and dinner or bedtime. During your vacation: Keep your phone away. In your room. Take a vacation from worrying about anything that happens with your phone. Don't worry about your own projects or to do lists Be there with your kids 100% like you would be when you're on vacation When you are on vacation, there are no "shoulds." None at all. After your vacation: Work on your projects! Don't feel guilty! Know that you've put in good, quality face-time with your kids (and not the video chat kind) Being mentally there does not mean playing with them every minute of the day. It means taking a break from our devices and tuning in to our children and their needs.