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Jul 2024
28m 59s

How to recharge on weekends and vacation...

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Sometimes the best way to fix a work problem is by taking a vacation. Yet, people tend to not use all their paid time off. This week, we have an episode of WorkLife for you that explores why vacation and actual rest time on the weekends can help you be your most productive and happiest self at work. Host Adam Grant examines the evidence on recovery and burnout, and might help you learn to turn on do not disturb.

WorkLife is another podcast from the TED Audio Collective where organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world' most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. These insightful conversations will make you never see your job the same way again. Find WorkLife wherever you get your podcasts.

Available transcripts for WorkLife can be found at go.ted.com/WLtranscripts

For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts


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