You work hard and look forward to those days and weeks when you don’t have to be in the office. But, do you ever take a real vacation, a true holiday away from anything work-related? If you’re like most professionals today, the answer is no. In a recent ELVTR Survey of 2,300 North American employees, nearly 70% of respondents admitted to working on vacation. Almost 60% said they felt anxious about leaving their inbox unattended. This inability to unplug can negatively affect your health, mood, relationships, and overall life. The truth is you need to disconnect fully from your work from time to time. We’ll share the many benefits of letting your vacation be a vacation and how to actually get away from your desk. That way, you can rest, recharge, and return to the office better than ever.

Having a child has always been a big decision, and a big expense, but how much more do new parents today have to pay than their parents did? Here’s what it costs to raise a child in 2023, compared with 1983, and advice on how to manage the expense.