Most people would not argue with anyone that said taking vacation was a good idea. Still, the fact remains that some folks that think being at work is better. Then there are also those individuals that simply feel they can’t afford to take a trip for financial or economic reasons. Yet there is overwhelming evidence that proves taking time away from work is a sound notion.
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For most people, a longer vacation is best. Lengthy trips often end up being more restful than shorter ones because on these holidays less time is spent in transit and people are less likely to cram all their sightseeing into a few frenzied days. Yet the phenomenon of having a long break is more common in Europe than it is in North America. Most Americans don’t even use up their full allotment of vacation days and a quarter of them don’t bother to take any time off. However, working longer hours doesn’t always equate success because too much time spent at work can easily contribute to fatigue and burn out.
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Taking a relaxing trip instead of spending that same time in the office helps give folks welcome break from the usual workplace irritations. It goes without saying that unrelieved stress is bad for our health and anything that lightens our emotional load, like vacation time, is something we should embrace wholeheartedly.
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Although the wonderful feelings that can result from taking time off tend to fade after a day or two the benefits remain. Productivity remains increased for some time after a person returns to work after a vacation. Recent studies have also proved that the temporary change of pace that a trip provides can reduce one’s dependency on antidepressants and limit one’ likelihood of having a heart attack. Frequent vacations have even proven to be a contributing factor to longevity in general.
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So perhaps it’s time to stop worrying about what the boss thinks and schedule some R&R? We’ll be glad to help!
Sources: Washington Post; Forbes; NPR; CNN
