How to get organized at work before going on vacation – For a hassle-free holiday experience!

Have you been planning your vacation forever and postponing it because there seem to be loads of work to do before leaving? You are not alone. Changing your travel plans isn't going to help. The trick is to get organized at work so you can have peace of mind when you are away. Here's a list of tips that will help put everything in order so you can finally go on that long-awaited holiday.

1. Tell your manager that you are taking a break

First things first, you need to inform your manager that you are planning to take a vacation and that you won't be reachable for a number of days. Tell those who work with you as soon as you've fixed your vacation dates.

2. Make a list of things to do

Before making a list of things to do in Nuwara Eliya, make a list of work tasks that need doing before leaving. If there's too much to do, not to worry, you can get help from your colleagues. If you have an assistant, you could transfer some of your work – you should appoint someone who can take care of your responsibilities during your absence. Complete your worklist as soon as possible, and you won't have to cancel your stay at Scottish Planter.

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3. Make an automatic email reply

Draft an automated email reply so your clients won't be left wondering why you don't reply; setting up an email reply also reminds your managers and colleagues that you are away. The most crucial detail of the email is your return date.

4. Create a post-vacation list of things to do

There may be tasks you can do after you return. You should put them on a list of things to do so you can get right to doing them when you are back. This is as important as your pre-vacation list; a post-vacation list will help you get back to work faster and smoother.

5. Organize your desk

You may have already tidied up your home so you can return to a clean and organized living space; you need to do the same in the office. Declutter your desk, and you won't dread getting back to work after a long, relaxing holiday.

6. Decide the duration of your trip

Consult your work and personal calendar and decide the duration of your trip. There's a difference between enjoying every moment of your trip and staying at one place for so long that it doesn't seem appealing to you anymore. No destination has a predefined duration; the number of days you want for your vacation depends on your personal preference. The key to a good vacation and getting organized at work is to decide the duration of your vacation first thing. The holiday duration also depends on the destination.

7. Book your flight, train, bus tickets and accommodation

Booking your flight ticket should be done a few months in advance. But if you haven't been to get round to it because of work, you can do it while attending to your tasks, preferably during your free time. Book your flight tickets, look for discounts and deals, if applicable, you should also book train and bus tickets. Booking your accommodation is as necessary as booking your flight ticket. This takes a little research, but if you've left it until the last minute, not to worry, you can browse accommodation options during your break. Don't be disheartened if you haven't done any of these yet; use your time wisely and get help from others. Heed these tips, and before you know it, you'll be off on your vacation.