How to Stay Motivated When Everyone Else Is on Vacation

During vacation season, making even the slightest progress can seem like a Sisyphean task. You can’t schedule that important meeting, because the key players are on holiday. You have no idea where to find the data you need, because your analytics staffers are off the grid. And you can’t finalize the pitch deck, because your boss isn’t around to greenlight it. Being at work can seem pointless and frustrating when you’re the only one trying to keep things on track. In the midst of the summer doldrums, how can you stay motivated and actually make your time at the office count? Here are three strategies to keep in mind.