Feeling tired, having difficulty concentrating, or losing interest in your daily work? Avoid burnout by booking your next vacation!
Vacations are a time for renewal. When we step away from our to do lists, bills and responsibilities, our bodies are able to rest, our brains are able to recharge, and our hearts are able to evaluate why it is we love what we do. This renewal allows us to return back to our daily lives with increased creativity, focus, and health.
Taking a vacation is an investment in your physical and mental health, personal life, and future career. It helps to reduce stress, which can cause medical conditions such as depression, heart disease, and stroke. In addition to health benefits, people who vacation also have better relationships since they take time off to spend with friends and family. They have increased job performance, reaction times, and patience. They are able to focus more, propose creative ideas, and get along better with others.
Taking time to do what you enjoy in life lowers your risk of burnout and increases your happiness. When you are happy you are able to achieve anything that you put your mind to. So the next time you are feeling stressed remember to take time for yourself and book that next vacation! Your co-workers, family, and friends will thank you because you will return as the best version of you!
Works Cited:
Bourg Carter, Sherrie. “The Tell Tale Signs of Burnout … Do You Have Them?” Psychology Today. 26 Nov. 2013. Web. 18 Sept. 2015. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/high-octane-women/201311/the-tell-tale-signs-burnout-do-you-have-them
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“The Upside of Downtime.” Project: Time Off. Web. 18 Sept. 2015. http://www.projecttimeoff.com/resources/infographics/americans-need-experience-upside-downtime
Zamora, Dulce. “No Time for Vacation? Why We Skip Vacations and Why We Need Them.” WebMD. Web. 18 Sept. 2015. http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/help-for-the-vacation-deprived?page=
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