Why Shouldn't Work on Vacation

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1:19And when people work during their leisure time, it clashes with their expectations around how that time was going to be spent, which makes the work feel less meaningful and less enjoyable. Ideally, all of us would have the privilege of not having to do work during the holidays or vacations and the times we choose to have off. But sometimes it's just unavoidable. And in this case, the researchers have a really simple tip that can help. They say relabeling time as work time can make tasks feel more engaging, even if you're doing them outside of your regular job hours. For example, in one of their studies, they told a group of people working on a Saturday, people usually use weekends to catch up and get ahead with their work.

2:03And then they told another group, people usually use weekends to relax and take a break from work. The first group actually felt more interested in their work goals because they were thinking of that time as a time to work as opposed to a time to relax. While it's not ideal to work during time off, if you have to, try reframing it as work time to keep your motivation up. Hi, Ryan Reynolds here for Mint Mobile. Are you looking for a beach read this summer? may I suggest your big wireless bill. It's got suspense, mystery, a slightly flat emotional arc, and a shocking twist where you realize you've been overpaying the entire time.

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