Hey you. Yeah you, the one that keeps thinking about how you need to set more boundaries at work or with your clients but you never really do. Right now is the perfect time.


Setting a holiday auto responder for emails is a simple yet impactful way to say “Hi yes, I am a human being, not a human doing and I am taking the holiday off”.

To get you started and inspired, here are a few free auto responder templates. Just switch out the information with you own and turn on that auto responder!

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A LAID BACK MESSAGE FROM A LAID BACK GAL

Seasons Greetings!

I am currently away from my inbox enjoying the holidays (aka eating cookies and watching Hallmark movies, and Zoom’ing with my family).  

I will be back at my computer on [DATE] and I will get back to you at that time.  If you are in need of more immediate assistance, you can email [CONTACT] at [CONTACT EMAIL].

Happy Holidays

[YOUR NAME]

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PROFESSIONAL, BUT CHILL

Hello,

Thank you so much for your email.  I am currently out of the office and away from my inbox until [DATE] celebrating the holidays (safely…which means eating good food and Zoom calling my family every day).

I appreciate you, and I will respond to your message on [DATE].

Seasons greetings!

[YOUR NAME]

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AN HONEST RESPONSE

Happy Holidays!

Wow, 2020 has been a YEAR. I am currently out of my office to take a deep breath and enjoy the holidays with my [FAMILY/DOG/DUST BUNNIES] until [DATE].

I hope that you are also taking a moment to breath and enjoy this season. I will be returning all emails on [DATE].

Warm wishes,

[YOUR NAME]

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FOR THE PROFESSIONAL THAT MEANS BUSINESS

Hello and Seasons Greetings,

I am currently out of my office until [DATE] to celebrate the holiday season with my family.  I appreciate your message, and I will return it when I dive back into my inbox on [DATE].

If you need immediate assistant, please contact [NAME and EMAIL].

Warm Regards,

[YOUR NAME]

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WHEN YOU WILL STILL RESPOND, JUST NOT RIGHT THIS SECOND

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I am currently out of the office, relaxing and refreshing before we kick off a killer 2021.  You know what that means: no emails from me unless it is REALLY serious.  I will be checking my inbox occasionally and will respond to all time sensitive emails accordingly.

If this is not an urgent matter, know that I will get back to you as soon as I return to the office on [DATE]!

Wishing you a peaceful and happy holiday season,

[YOUR NAME]

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Happy Holidays, and tag us on Instagram when you set that responder!