"More often than not, coming back from time off stirs up feelings of anxiety. For some, it reaches the point of canceling out any lingering benefits of the break. Others overcompensate by overworking upon their return. Just as kids head back to school after winter break with renewed energy and a few shiny new accessories, we can return to the office with a sense of anticipation instead of dread-and without burning out right away."
"That's why I use, and encourage our employees to use, AI to automate as many manual administrative tasks as possible. It starts with an audit of your typical back-to-work routine, ideally before you leave the office, so you're prepared ahead of time. Make a list of every task in a normal day and all your responsibilities. You'll likely spot several that can be partially or fully automated with AI-like scheduling status meetings with Motion or Clockwise; taking meeting notes (and sending follow-up"
Holiday breaks can create too much leisure, leaving adults anxious about returning to work. Returning from vacation often triggers anxiety or overcompensation through overwork, canceling benefits of time off. Planning ahead and using AI tools can make the return energizing rather than dread-inducing. Automating administrative tasks—scheduling, meeting notes, and follow-ups—reduces tedious busywork and frees time to reconnect with colleagues. Conducting a pre-vacation audit of daily responsibilities reveals opportunities for partial or full automation with tools like Motion or Clockwise. Smart automation preserves vacation benefits and prevents immediate burnout upon return.
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