The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
The Stepping In It Podcast is a weekly discussion of the latest news and trends in behavioral health policy development and practice. Each episode features interviews with experts from across the field, including policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The podcast provides listeners with practical tips and resources for improving the quality and access to behavioral health care.
The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
153. Summer Self-Care: Why Taking Time Off Is Good for Your Health, Career, and Community
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In this episode, Renee Schulte and Jason Haglund explore an often-overlooked aspect of wellness: actually using the time off you've earned. From the health risks of burnout to the surprising benefits of vacation on productivity and career growth, they discuss why Americans struggle to disconnect from work and what we can learn from cultures that prioritize rest. Along the way, they share practical strategies for using PTO effectively, preventing overwhelm before and after vacations, and finding creative ways to build self-care into both personal and professional travel.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Why taking paid time off is critical for preventing burnout and improving overall well-being.
- How vacation and rest can boost creativity, focus, productivity, and even career advancement.
- What current PTO trends reveal about American work culture and our relationship with time off.
- Practical strategies for planning vacations without returning to an overwhelming workload.
- Creative ways to incorporate self-care, community connection, and personal growth into travel and work trips.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:09 - Introduction to Summer Self-Care
00:01:34 - Why Americans Struggle to Use PTO
00:06:40 - The Health and Career Benefits of Taking Time Off
00:12:15 - PTO Statistics and Workplace Trends
00:18:10 - Planning Time Away Without Falling Behind
00:22:45 - Creative Approaches to Vacation and Business Travel
00:26:30 - Self-Care Through Life Transitions and New Seasons
00:29:22 - Final Encouragement to Use Your PTO and Recharge
Links:
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642
- https://washingtonnational.com/explore/at-work/6-ways-using-pto-boosts-your-career/
- https://acarasolutions.com/blog/recruiting-trends/the-importance-of-using-all-your-vacation-time/
- https://acarasolutions.com/blog/recruiting-trends/the-importance-of-using-all-your-vacation-time/
- https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/paid-time-off-reasons-should-use-pto
- https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/03/30/how-americans-view-their-jobs/
- https://share.google/2aVRdOJg7f8EYduKf
- https://clockify.me/pto-statistics
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