1. Kick off planning your next getaway early—whether a weekend escape or future holiday. It's a morale booster and wallet-saver: book sooner for lower prices. Track airline sales like EasyJet's (www.easyjet.com) spring 2015 launches or tour operator flash deals. Marmara (www.marmara.com) offers 10,000 stays before September 30 at unbeatable rates, from €299 per week in Djerba, flights included!
2. Maximize daylight exposure to sustain your tan and mood. Brainstorm or lunch outdoors right away. Stick to summer habits: vitamin-packed fruits and veggies, grilled meats, and a quick digestive nap. Just 10 minutes recharges you and sharpens focus.
3. Ditch transport—walk or cycle to work with your favorite summer playlist. Leverage employer perks (CE) to join a gym or activity at a discount.
4. Tackle fresh professional goals, like reorganizing your workspace or requesting training through DIF (Individual Right to Training).
5. Adopt a monochronic mindset—like beach sunbathing. Focus solely on the task at hand; skip multitasking. Resist emails or calls during key work to stay sharp—no more juggling three things inefficiently.
6. Schedule your day with dedicated slots for single activities, including breaks, just like on vacation.
7. Embrace strategic laziness: pinpoint the 20% of tasks yielding 80% results (Pareto Principle). Prioritize them to save time, money, and energy while matching past outcomes.
8. Reconnect with your true desires. Can't escape? Create a bubble—mute tweets, emails, and calls for a half-day or more.
