There's a harrowing moment when you return from vacation. You probably dread this moment before you even leave for your trip: the opening of your email inbox when you return to work. Here are 3 strategies to ease you back in:
- Sort by Subject Delete every email except the newest, begin at the bottom and start reading. I like to jot down notes along the way of any questions I have. Often they are answered as the email thread goes along, but if they aren't, I have a place to begin my reply.
- Sort by Person Scan by name and start with the most important person first, whether that is your boss, you're bosses boss or most likely, your most important client.
- Use the Phone Call or flag down your boss and ask "Before I go through my Inbox, is there anything urgent I should start with?" Chances are the most pressing issue the first day you were out on vacation is not as pressing on your return.
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A handy printable list from Habitudes: 
What are your tips for packing, creating an itinerary and generally staying sane on the go?
Whether you're traveling by bus, train, plane or automobile, it always make sense to fashion yourself a handy one-page travel itinerary.You'll feel more organized because you have all of your flight numbers and travel routes in the same place, which -- once again -- means you'll be able to relax more on your trip.