To properly recharge during vacation, to get rid of work stress, and actually return to work energized, you need to disconnect from work. This means you have to

To properly recharge during vacation, to get rid of work stress, and actually return to work energized, you need to disconnect from work. This means you have to do absolutely nothing that's connected to work for at least three weeks straight. Shorter vacations spoil this. Emailing or talking on the phone while on vacation spoils this. Quick question: Have you ever taken three consecutive weeks off work?