Quick Spoon: My body's on holiday, my mind missed the flight

Have you ever arrived on holiday, only to find your mind is still back at work?In this Quick Spoon, Ross explores psychological detachment - one of the key ingredients of effective recovery. It's not just about leaving work physically; it's about leaving it mentally too.Ross shares one simple ritual to help you make the transition into your holiday with a little more intention.Here's something to tryBefore you finish work:Write down what's still outstanding.Leave yourself a note for your first day back.Identify your priorities.Remind yourself why your work matters.Then close the laptop and let your work have somewhere safe to stay while you're away.Question: What helps you switch off from work before a holiday?People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use.If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful.Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human.Recover on purpose: the holiday matrix - People SoupWatch the short on YoutubeDownload the holiday matrix hereHere's the People Soup Website.Visit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on Bluesky