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7 Great Tips About The Importance Of Taking a Vacation

To vacation, or not to vacation?  Summer is here and it’s vacation time.  Surprisingly, not everyone automatically plans to take a vacation.

Here are some stats:

Among the surveys taken, other information revealed was:

So what is holding people back?  Here are some reasons:

 

My vacation time is coming up and I am super excited.  Not just because I will be taking a cruise.  I get excited even during those times when I take a “staycation”.  It gives me a chance to unwind and relax and get the required rest needed for the rest of my 49 weeks of hard work (I get 3 weeks off in the year).

I can still visualize my vacation to Disney World with my kids 3 years ago.  It still puts a smile on my face.

Still not convinced that taking a vacation is worth it?  There are too many stats and important reasons to take regular vacations.

Here are Seven Reasons why you should be planning your vacation this year:

Holidays Can Make you Live Longer

Studies show that experiences on holiday are linked to 3 main elements of happiness.  Happiness reduces stress levels which in turn will make you live longer.

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Taking time off gives your Body the Needed Break –

By taking a break, you are giving your body the needed time to recharge.  When you have more energy, you are more prepared for challenges and work load ahead.

 

Take a Break to Ignite your Creativity –

The author of How To Succeed In Business Without Working So Damn Hard, Robert Kriegel says that many workers get their best ideas away from work.

 

Even Staycations have their Benefits

Research shows that people who take vacations see an increased boost in happiness up to 8 weeks before they even take their vacation.  I have been visualizing my vacation since I booked it in March.

 

Invest in Your Family –

You can create many memories and deposit into the family’s emotional bank account.  Throughout the year, there are so many responsibilities that one has to commit to. This may at times put the quality of family time at the back burner.  Vacation time can be a great way to connect with your family.

 

Vacations Boost your Productivity –

34 percent of professionals come back from vacations and are more productive. They also feel better about their jobs.

 

Save your Company Money by taking a vacation –

According to Christine Hohlbaum, author of The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World, people who go on vacation and take a break are less likely to have a burnout and tend to take less sick days.  Your body, when overloaded, will find a way to get the rest it needs even if it is not planned.

“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. ~Attributed to both Jim Goodwin and Sydney J. Harris”

What is your philosophy on taking vacations? Comment below.  For fun,  answer the survey below and I will share the results on a future post.

 

 

 

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