Seven Benefits of Taking a Vacation

By Kris Powers | May 19th 2015 originally published at

https://ed4online.com/blog/seven-benefits-taking-vacation

Are you planning on taking vacation time this summer?

If not, you will be among the 75% of Americans who fail to

take all the paid vacation they are due each year. In a poll

of 2,300 workers who get paid vacation, the career website

Glassdoor found that only 25% of workers said they use

all their paid days each year and 61% said that they continue

to work even while they’re on vacation.

"Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people's well-being and health.

This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but

vacation is an important part of this as well," said primary care physician Natasha Withers

Here are seven ways vacation can be beneficial for you:

Better physical health - The stress of working can take a serious toll on your heart. The

American Psychological Association has documented several potentially stress-induced

health threats, including increased cardiovascular risks.

Improved mental health - U.S. News and World Report reported that experts feel that one

of the main benefits of vacation time is that it can improve your mental health. Feelings of

calm arise and relieve the stress, allowing the body and mind to heal.

More productivity - Upon returning from vacation, employees are often refreshed and better

able to catch up on work they may have missed, according to The New York Times.

Prevent/Cure burn out - According to PBS, employees nearing burnout have depleted their

cognitive, physical and emotional resources. Vacations can help prevent or even cure

burnout, which is the last state of chronic stress.

Increased mental power - Everyone needs time to rest their minds. Research by the

Irvine’s Gregory Hickok found that our brains don’t have a reserve pool to gather energy and

power from. Therefore, it's important to give your mind a break!

Gain newer perspectives - CNN reported that when you take a break and step away from

the problems and stresses you’re facing, you are bound to gain a new perspective. Perhaps

you will come back from vacation with answers to issues that have been plaguing you.

Build relationships - Vacations promote bonding among family and friends; we can often

look back at vacations with great fondness and warmth because of shared moments with

loved ones. Even memories of the mishaps can bring laughter in future years!

It’s important that we slow down our pace in order to lead healthier lifestyles, including rest

and relaxation for stress reduction as well as making time for the enjoyment of family and

friends.

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