在長假即將來臨之際，成功人士們一般會做這17件事：

1.提前計劃

國際商務演說家,、《幽默的優(yōu)勢》一書的作者邁克爾·科爾指出,，很多成功人士會早早地做好周末的計劃，這樣他們周末時才不至于忍不住又去干工作,。他們會提前在餐廳訂位子，或者預約好打高爾夫球的時間,，或者計劃一些親子活動,。

職場專家、《馴服辦公室暴君》一書的作者林恩·泰勒表示：“他們會在戰(zhàn)略上為三天的小長假制定行動計劃,，但在戰(zhàn)術上又足夠靈活,，能夠解決工作上隨時可能出現(xiàn)的問題?！?/p>

2.在工作中做好準備

“大多準備工作都要在休假之前做,，這樣他們從心理上才能享受一個自由放松的假期?！笨茽柋硎?。

這些工作包括跟同事道個別，收拾辦公室,，干好手頭緊急的工作,，以及制定一個清晰的收假后的工作計劃，這樣一來,，等到假期結(jié)束,，他們就可以迅速回到緊張的工作中。

3.拔掉插頭

真正成功的人不僅會制定“休假攻略”,，在休假時,，他們還會把手機和電腦拋在一邊——至少有部分時間是這樣的。

休假的時候就不要整天盯著手機和電腦屏幕了,。假期里要盡量避免使用科技產(chǎn)品,，這樣你睡得才更好，頭腦也會更清醒,。

4.制定“科技使用使南”

成功人士會給自己和同事制定一份使用電子郵件和電話的規(guī)則,，這樣人們就會知道，什么時候給他們發(fā)郵件或打電話,，他們才會回應,。

科爾解釋道：“這樣做可以告訴員工，徹底的休息是非常重要的，任何工作都可以為它讓路,。雖然很多員工心里也這么想,，但只有聽到領導親口說出來，他們才能真正度過一個完全放松的周末,?！?/p>

5.什么都不做

泰勒表示：“一周的工作忙得令人窒息，雖然有很多成功人士為周末制定了這樣那樣的計劃,，但也有人的計劃就是什么都不做,。因為在工作日里，大家都幫著趕期限或者開會,，所以周末有一天時間無所事事,、什么都不做，也是很好的,?！?/p>

6.抽時間陪伴家人和朋友

泰勒表示，在工作日里,，你很難將注意力集中在家人和朋友身上,。“而三天的小長假,，使你有了可以高質(zhì)量地陪伴家人和朋友的時間,。”

7.鍛煉

成功人士深知鍛煉對身心健康的意義,，所以即便是周末,，他們也不會犯懶停止鍛煉。

8.做義工

很多成功人士認為,，抽時間參與慈善或公益事業(yè),，是一件非常有成就感的事。

9.到野外享受自然

小長假是到野外呼吸新鮮空氣的好時光,，尤其是在辦公室里憋悶了一整個星期之后,。

不管是一月還是七月都不要緊，好好享受戶外的大好時光吧,。

10.度“宅假”或短途游

科爾表示：“有些成功人士會選擇在家里度假,，也就是所謂的‘宅假’，這樣一來,，他們的心理可以得到完全的放松,，同時又沒有任何壓力，也不需要任何規(guī)劃,，而且也不至于休假回來之后感覺更加疲勞,?！?/p>

去一個一兩個小時就能到的地方來一次短途旅行，也是一個不錯的選擇,，既領略了新的風景,，也不需要在旅途上耗費太長時間，或是花太多心思規(guī)劃,。

11.參加一個自己喜歡的活動

泰勒表示：“周末是一個從事自己喜歡的活動的好時候,，不管你喜歡購物、高爾夫球,、交際,、繪畫還是別的什么?！笨傊?，要用難得的周末去做讓你感到快樂的事情，做那些周內(nèi)想做而沒有時間做的事情,。

12.別去想工作

這對我們很多人來說都是個挑戰(zhàn)。不過成功人士在休假時,，從不會為下周要做的演講壓力山大,，也不會因為錯過了上周的期限愁得睡不著覺，而是照樣會享受自己當下的閑暇時光,。

13.充電

我們都需要時不時地休息下來,，給自己充充電。成功人士更是會充分利用三天的假期給自己充電,。

他們雖然會給自己制定假期計劃,，或是積極地參與一些活動，但他們也會讓自己睡個好覺,，給自己留出一些閑暇時光,，讓自己完全放松。

14.有時可以選擇換休

科爾解釋道,，有些成功人士會換一天休假,，然后選擇在公休日上班，這樣他們就可以不受干擾地完成更多工作,。

“如果你有選擇的能力,，那它可以成為一種雙贏。你既可以在更安靜的工作日休息和進行娛樂活動,，同時也能完成更多工作,。”

15.提前謀劃工作

泰勒指出,，在小長假結(jié)束前的最后一天晚上,，很多成功人士會考慮下周工作中需要完成的主要目標。但在這個過程中，他們并不會給自己施加太多壓力,。

16.保護自己的時間

成功人士深知他們的時間是很寶貴的,。對于自己的私人時間來說更是如此。

所以要注意,，你的小長假千萬不要浪費在那些既耗時又無意義的事情上,。

所以，你要拒絕那些無意義的提議,，特別是要克服拖延癥的傾向,。即便是周末，你也要重視時間管理的重要性,。

人生苦短,，時間是浪費不得的。

17.享受人生

一個糟糕的小長假會讓你接下來的一周都感到很難受,。所以你至少要在這三天里抽出一點時間,，把注意力真正放在自己身上，做一些讓自己覺得滿足或快樂的事情,。（財富中文網(wǎng)）

本文原載于BusinessInsider.com

譯者：賈政景

Here are 17 things successful people do before and over three-day weekends:

1. They plan ahead

Many successful people plan out their activities for the holiday weekend well in advance so that they are not drawn into the temptation of working, says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage." They make reservations, book tee times, or schedule activities with their kids.

"They're strategic enough to have an action plan for the three-day weekend, but flexible enough to tackle any urgent work issues that may arise," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."

2. They prepare at work

"Most of what they do happens before they leave for a long weekend so that they are psychologically free to relax and enjoy it," Kerr says.

This includes saying proper goodbyes to colleagues, cleaning up their office, finishing any pressing tasks, and creating a clear plan of action for when they return to the office so they can hit the ground running.

3. They unplug

Not only do they set guidelines, but truly successful people actually put their phones and laptops away — at least for part of the weekend.

Don't sit and stare at screens during your time off. Unplug and try to use as little technology as possible. It will help you sleep better and can keep your mind clear.

4. They set technology guidelines

Successful people set email and phone rules for themselves and the people they work with, so that people understand when, if at all, they will be available to respond or pick up.

"This can communicate to employees how critical it is for everyone to take a complete break, and that any and all work can wait," Kerr explains. "Although employees may assume this, they often need to hear it from their leader to be able to completely relax over a long weekend."

5. They do a little bit of nothing

"With the breakneck pace of business all week long, many successful people do plan — but sometimes those plans include a little bit of nothing," Taylor says. "The workweek is about deadlines and meetings, so successful people enjoy having a block of time, or a day, to be uncommitted and unscheduled."

6. They spend time with family and friends

During the week, it's hard to give focused attention to those you care about. "A three-day weekend lets you schedule this critical quality time," Taylor says.

7. They exercise

Successful people understand how important exercise is to their physical and mental health — so they don't get lazy and skip their workouts over holiday weekends.

8. They volunteer

Many successful people find giving their time to worthy charitable groups or causes to be extremely rewarding.

9. They get outdoors and enjoy nature

A long weekend is the perfect time to get outside and breathe fresh air, especially after being relatively sequestered inside all week, Taylor explains.

It doesn't matter if it's January or July — take advantage of the great outdoors.

10. They plan 'staycations' or quick weekend getaways

"Some successful people plan a mini vacation in their own backyard," Kerr says. "Staycations hold the appeal of still allowing for a complete mental break but without the added stress or planning involved in a trip somewhere away, wherein people run the risk of returning to work more exhausted than when they left."

Another good option: Taking a short trip to a destination that only an hour or two away. This is a great way to visit a new place, but doesn't require too much travel or planning.

11. They engage in an activity that supports their passion

"This is a great time to unwind with your favorite pastime or hobby, whether it's shopping, golfing, socializing, reading, painting, or something else," Taylor says. Do the things that make you happy; the things you don't always have time for during the week or over a regular two-day weekend.

12. They don't think about work

This is a big challenge for a lot of us — but the most successful people don't stress about that upcoming presentation, or that missed deadline from the previous week. Instead, they focus on enjoying whatever it is they're doing now.

13. They recharge

We all need to rest and recharge our batteries from time to time. Successful people use three-day weekends to do this.

They do make plans and stay active — but they also make sure to catch up on sleep and schedule some free time at the end of the weekend to unwind.

14. They sometimes switch days off

Some successful people will take a different day off instead, and go in to work on the vacation day when they have the office to themselves and can get more work done without being distracted, Kerr explains.

"If you have the luxury of being able to do this it can be a double win — participating in personal activities when it's quieter and getting more work accomplished at the same time."

15. They think ahead

On the last night of long weekends, many successful people think about the short week ahead and key goals they need to accomplish, Taylor says. And they do this without stressing themselves out.

16. They protect their time

Successful people know that their time is precious. That goes double for any time you have to yourself.

So don't stumble into time-sucking pitfalls over your three day weekend.

Learn how to say no to plans that don't interest you. Kick procrastinating to the curb. It might be the weekend, but that doesn't mean you can't try out some time management strategies.

Life's too short to waste your time off.

17. They enjoy themselves

A miserable long weekend will probably spill over into the rest of your week. Try to focus on yourself a bit, at least for a portion of the three days you've got off. Do something that gives you fulfillment or pleasure.

This article originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com