9 Simple Steps to a Guilt-free Vacation

Most Americans don’t take all of their vacation time. And that’s a shame, because a well-deserved break can banish burn-out and boost productivity. Many of us harbor unreasonable fears that while we’re away things will go south … or we’ll be bad-mouthed … or we’ll return to a truly insurmountable volume of work. But by following these nine steps, you can take a vacation—even two whole weeks off—knowing everything is running smoothly in your absence.  Step 1: Make a list of everything you’ll…