5 tips for entrepreneurs this summer

The COVID-19 crisis has caused many businesses to be having a hard time: the lockdown, having to close, everything stopped and now a return to activity that for many does not go back far enough. Summer is usually a time when some sectors decrease their activity, while others see it increase sharply. In any case, The summer season is generally one of the favorites to enjoy holidays and rest for a few days. However, for entrepreneurs, disconnecting is not that simple, much less in periods of crisis where the company and the workers are at stake. This year, it's especially difficult to leave work aside. and reduce the level of stress to return later with more energy and motivation, but it is also necessary.

These last few months have been hard for everyone and there is still a long way to go to return to normal, which is why it is so important Be able to disconnect for a few days and charge your batteries, because there is still a lot to do and it will be necessary to be able to face whatever comes up soon. As we have mentioned, self-employed people tend to have more difficulty taking time off, but it is necessary to distance themselves from work, even if it is a few days. To do this, we leave you some Tips for taking a break from work this summer so unusual.

Keys to disconnecting from work this summer

1. Choose shorter periods

Taking into account the complexity of the situation and thinking about each one of us in particular, perhaps the ideal thing to be able to enjoy some time without worrying too much or without negative consequences is to take a few days of vacation and combine them with the weekend. It's clear that not everyone can afford to be out of activity for two weeks, but taking a couple of days off is easier to do.

2. Leave everything closed

Whether it's more or less days, the important thing is to leave everything tied up, delegate what can't be left ready, leave your cell phone aside and schedule an automatic reply email that will send you to another person if necessary. In addition, we can set a specific time of contact in case something important is needed or happens.

3. Separate things and enjoy the moment

It sounds simpler than it really is, but you have to know how to live in the present and leave worries aside. Enjoy what you are doing at all times, whatever it is: a walk, a swim at the beach or pool, a meal, a nap... Put all your attention on what you are doing at all times.

4. Take time to take care of yourself

Getting enough sleep and eating healthy is essential to feeling good. Rest involves taking care of ourselves to feel good. Exercise and active leisure will also help keep our minds focused on various activities that we like: reading, cooking, sports... We must take the opportunity to do everything we want so much during the year!

5. Positive approach

Whatever your situation or that of your company and despite the uncertainty that exists today, we must try to face problems from a constructive and innovative point of view. It is a difficult time and surely there will be many who will not be able to take those well-deserved days off. For those of you who can, we hope you can make the most of them and come back from vacation with more energy than ever. Those of you who don't, from the Santalucía Impulsa team, we send you strength and support so that everything improves and you can enjoy some quieter days ahead.