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How can you take a break from work to focus on personal development?

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As a software engineer, you might feel pressured to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and skills in your field. But sometimes, you need to take a step back and focus on your personal development, not just your professional one. Taking a break from work can help you recharge your energy, expand your horizons, and discover new passions. In this article, we will share some tips on how you can take a break from work to focus on personal development, without compromising your career goals.

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Lekshmy Menon

Consultant - Resource Management, Experion Technologies
Ben Kegler

Commercial leadership to drive energy transformation

1 Plan your break

The first step to taking a break from work is to plan it well. You need to decide how long you want to take off, what you want to achieve, and how you will manage your work responsibilities. You might want to take a few days, weeks, or even months, depending on your situation and goals. You also need to communicate your plans with your manager, team, and clients, and set clear expectations and boundaries. You might want to delegate some tasks, automate some processes, or reduce your workload, depending on your role and project.

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Pausen k?nnen auch in die bestehenden Arbeitszeiten integriert werden. Als Mikropausen (5-30 min) als wiederkehrende inhaltliche Pausen (keine Meetings am Tag x /Arbeitszeit mit freier inhaltlicher Ausrichtung an jedem x. Tag) oder aber urlaubs?hnliche Auszeiten mit mehreren Tagen am Stück

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Thales Ferraz

Gerente de Inova??o na Lyon Engenharia | Desenvolvimento de Sistemas | Analytics | Projetos de TI
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Planejar suas pausas para auto desenvolvimento, conhecer lugares e pessoas novas ou visitar amigos e familiares é realmente muito proveitoso. Mas n?o se sinta obrigado a fazer coisas incrivelmente planejadas todas as vezes. A pausa mais proveitosa que fiz aconteceu quando meu líder me obrigou a sair de férias. N?o tive tempo para planejar ent?o fiquei em casa fazendo absolutamente nada. O tédio me fez ser criativo e por causa disso eu fiz coisas que fizeram muito bem para minha saúde emocional.

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Marcos N. Santana

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The key is to establish a savings goal so that you can decide to take a break from work that is not a vacation break, but a long-term overall break: - if your goal is to take a one-year break, make sure that you have at least year-and-half’s worth of your salary in savings. - if you are quitting your job and taking that one-year break, start job hunting your new opportunity after 10 months. It’s not unusual for the job hunting process to take even 6 months. - your plan should include complete disregard for actual work. Plan for a full disconnect. - during that break, make sure that you stay up-to-speed with technology trends. Don’t stop learning new stuff so that you can arrive to your next job very hungry.

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2 Choose your activities

The next step is to choose the activities that will help you grow personally and professionally. You might want to learn a new skill, take an online course, read a book, start a side project, or join a community. You might also want to explore a new hobby, travel, volunteer, or meditate. The key is to choose something that sparks your curiosity, challenges you, and enriches you. You don't have to stick to one activity, you can mix and match different ones, as long as they align with your goals and interests.

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Das ist nicht der zweite sondern der erste Schritt. Au?erdem ist es essentiell die Weiterbildung mit einem aktuellen oder künftig geplanten Arbeitsfokus zu verbinden. Das erh?ht zum einen die Vereinbarkeit mit der bestehenden Arbeit und erh?ht zum anderen den Wirkungsgrad der Zeitinvestition. Das Gelernte kann so direkt im Anschluss oder gar parallel zum Erlernen in der realen Arbeitswelt angewandt werden kann.

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3 Set your schedule

The third step is to set a realistic and flexible schedule for your break. You don't want to overcommit or undercommit to your activities, you want to find a balance that works for you. You might want to dedicate a certain amount of hours, days, or weeks to each activity, or you might want to follow a more spontaneous and intuitive approach. You might also want to allocate some time for checking your work emails, calls, or messages, if you need to stay in touch with your work environment. You might also want to adjust your schedule as you go, depending on your progress and feedback.

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4 Track your progress

The fourth step is to track your progress and evaluate your results. You want to measure how much you have learned, improved, or achieved during your break. You might want to use some tools, such as a journal, a spreadsheet, a portfolio, or a certificate, to document your learning outcomes, milestones, or achievements. You might also want to seek some feedback, such as a mentor, a peer, a coach, or a client, to validate your skills, knowledge, or performance. You might also want to celebrate your successes, big or small, and reward yourself for your efforts.

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Samantha Harrell, LMFT

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Establish one or two metrics that you can assess your progress with, and check in at intervals with these metrics. That would be a good point to address in scheduling your time to work on self-development goals, too. For instance, say I want to work on training/certification in my field and I decide to take a course. My metrics can assess what I am learning, and how I am applying the new objectives. If the course is 20 hours, maybe I check in on my metrics with every 5 hours completed. After 5 hours, what have I learned and how have I been able to apply the concepts, and again after 10, 15, 20.

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5 Reflect on your experience

The fifth step is to reflect on your experience and learn from it. You should analyze what worked, what you enjoyed, and what you gained, as well as what didn't work, what you didn't enjoy, and what you lost. Ask yourself questions like: How did taking a break from work affect your well-being, motivation, and productivity? How did you balance your personal and professional development with your work and life commitments? What challenges, obstacles, or risks did you face during your break? How did you apply or integrate what you learned or discovered during your break to your work or life? And how did you communicate or collaborate with others during your break, and how did they support or influence you?

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Lekshmy Menon

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Reflecting yourself is the often ignored but one of the most important activity. Many people think this is quite theoretical and mere waste of time. But self reflection and also to discuss the same with your manager or mentor is one of the most powerful way to find your gaps amd also to change gears as needed.

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6 Plan your return

The sixth and final step is to plan your return to work and prepare for it. You want to make a smooth and successful transition from your break to your work. You might want to update your resume, portfolio, or profile, to showcase your new skills, projects, or achievements. You might also want to share your experience, insights, or feedback with your manager, team, or clients, and demonstrate your value and impact. You might also want to set some new goals, priorities, or expectations, and adjust your work style, role, or responsibilities, based on what you learned or discovered during your break.

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Samantha Harrell, LMFT

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As best as you can, ease back into the work environment. Many places are still working with limited staffing and/or resources and it can be easy to find yourself thrown into the frenzy once you're on site and ready to work. Don't take on too much too soon, and work to implement what you've learned on your time away. As stated, you may wish to adjust how you're showing up in the role, but you may also find that your boundaries with the role, your supervisors and colleagues may also need to be addressed.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Plan your break

2 Choose your activities

3 Set your schedule

4 Track your progress

5 Reflect on your experience

6 Plan your return

7 Here’s what else to consider

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