It's summer vacation and you finally have a break from work and a chance to spend quality time with your family. What to pack? Definitely bring any games you haven’t been able to play with your kids because you’ve been ‘too busy.’ Plan ahead and be sure you have any gear you’ll need to enjoy the activities that will become family memories - like hiking shoes, life jackets for boating and bug repellent for night-time marshmallow roasts. Most importantly, don’t pack your whole briefcase. Sure you’re going to bring your Blackberry or iPhone, but do you really need your files and your laptop? If you’re going to bring any of it, don’t use it every moment - keep it discreet. Remember, this is family bonding time.
~ Sari Friedman is a Human Resources Consultant and Career Coach in Toronto. You can find out more about her practice at: www.sarifriedman.ca
