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On this episode, we chat about how to actually recharge while taking some time off. Topics covered include:



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<li>How work can be meaningful—but also a pretty big source of chronic stress</li>
<li>Identifying hidden sources of chronic stress in our live</li>
<li>How vacations can make us more productive overall</li>
<li>How stress both drives us to burnout, but also provides us with meaning</li>
<li>How to find things to engage with, and things to savo</li>
<li>How to best prepare for time off, to make the time even more rejuvenating</li>
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Link mentioned in this episode:



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<li>Study: <a href="https://www.ustravel.org/press/study-record-768-million-us-vacation-days-went-unused-18-opportunity-cost-billions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Record 768 Million U.S. Vacation Days Went Unused in ‘18, Opportunity Cost in the Billions</a></li>
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60: Ideas for Stress

Time and Attention is a podcast that will help you become more intentional and productive. Hosted by Chris Bailey, the author of two productivity books, and Ardyn Nordstrom, a nerdy economist, the show covers topics as diverse as productivity, focus, procrastination, time management, money, happiness, gratitude, and disconnecting. We occasionally also welcome a bestselling author onto the show to talk about a book they wrote.