Episode 208 Are Vacations Good?

Create Sales meetings in minutes. Lisa Thal is an Author, Speaker, and Business Coach. She has over 36 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience. She wrote the book "Three Word Meetings."  Lisa coaches leaders on creating sales and business meetings with fun and interesting 3-word topics to create a conversation and inspire your sales tea

 

 

Episode 208  discusses Why Taking Vacations is Good for You and Your Business! 

 

I hope you are listening to this podcast while you're on vacation. Perhaps your taking a walk or sitting by the ocean sipping your favorite beverage. Here are three words for you, Relax, Refresh and Recharge.

 

 

According to a new survey from Pew Research Center, only 48% of US workers say they use all their vacation days. Those who don't take all their time off say it's because they don't need it or worry about falling behind at work or feeling bad about co-workers carrying their load. 

Mar 30, 2023

 

I hope you will be encouraged to book your next getaway.

 

What if you're in sales?

Your role is to meet targets, hit quotas, and close deals constantly as a salesperson. Most of us feel like we need to be on call around the clock, available to answer calls and emails and jump on any opportunity that comes our way. With all these responsibilities, it can be tough to make time for yourself. Yet, taking vacations is a crucial aspect of self-care, not just for your mental health but also for your sales. 

 

We'll explore why vacations benefit you and your business and how you can maximize your downtime.

 

Boost your creativity:

Sales are all about creativity, thinking differently to solve your customer's needs. However, constantly being on the go can lead to burnout, and you may struggle to develop new ideas. Taking a break from your routine can have a significant impact and help inspire your creativity. On vacation, you gain exposure to new environments, people, experiences, and cultures. This exposure can give you a fresh perspective and recharge you. It's amazing what a change of scenery can do to invigorate your mind.  

 

Improve your mental health:

Sales can be high-stress, with constant pressure to meet targets and close deals. This pressure can harm your mental health, leading to burnout, anxiety, and depression. Taking a vacation allows disconnecting from work, relaxing, and recharging. Breaks help reduce stress, improve overall well-being, and increase happiness. As a salesperson, you want to be at your best, and taking time off can help you achieve that.

 

Better relationships:

Sales is a people-oriented job; building relationships is critical to closing deals, winning clients, and growing your business. However, relationships require time and effort to cultivate. If you're always working, you may find it challenging to connect with your clients on a personal level. Taking vacations can help you build better relationships with your clients and loved ones. When you're on vacation, you're more likely to engage in activities you enjoy, which can help you form stronger bonds with the people around you.

 

Increased productivity:

When you return to work, taking time off to relax and recharge can boost your productivity. Similar to how athletes take breaks to recover, a vacation can help you become stronger, more energized, and more productive than ever. Studies have shown that employees who take regular vacations are more effective, have higher morale, and are less likely to burn out. By taking a break, you're investing in your productivity.

 

Personal Growth:

Sales is a challenging job that requires personal and professional growth. This growth is essential to continuing your success in the industry and achieving your long-term goals. However, staying curious can only happen when you take time to reflect, learn, and evolve. Vacation can create the perfect opportunity to reset your perspectives, learn new things, and create plans for your future. Use your time off to read books on sales, personal development, or fiction. Take a class, participate in workshops, or learn something new. Your future self and business will thank you.

 

 

As a salesperson, taking vacations has numerous benefits for your mental and physical health and professional life. So, take that time off to explore new places, unplug, relax, reflect, read, and recharge. 

 

When you return, you will be more focused on handling sales challenges, building better relationships, and closing more deals. Remember, you're in this profession for the long haul, and investing in yourself is the key to achieving long-term success.

 

So make it a priority to use your vacation, whether you take a day, several days, or weeks. I am going to Hocking Hills on a long weekend to spend time with some of my besties. One thing I know for sure, my mental health and business will be better because of it. 

 

Now time for you to book or take your next vacation!

 

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