







Studies have shown that taking time away from your job and your regular routine can have physical and psychological health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals.
How many times have you wanted to take a vacation but thought, I just have too much to do?Think again, here are a few top reasons why taking a vacation might just be the best thing you can do;
1. Stress reduction. Vacations can work to reduce stress by removing people from the activities and environments that they associate with stress and anxiety. The effects last beyond the duration of the vacation, too! You may find that after taking time off from work, you have fewer stress-related physical injuries such as headaches, backaches, and heart irregularities.
2. Heart disease prevention. A host of studies have highlighted the cardiovascular health benefits of taking a vacation. Men at risk for heart disease who skipped vacations for five consecutive years were 30% more likely to suffer heart attacks than those who took at least a week off each year. These statistics are not to scare you but to persuade you that time off is important to your health in the long run.
3. Improved productivity. In our perpetual rush to be productive, we often undermine our very ability to consistently perform at peak levels. Getting more done in less time allows us to get ahead and be more productive, but it takes consistent focus to be truly productive. It has been found that professionals who were required to take time off were significantly more productive overall than those who spent more time working. When you're more productive, you're happier, and when you're happier, you excel at what you do.
4. Better sleep. Restless nights and disrupted sleep are common complaints--often stemming from the fact that we simply have too much on our minds. When we can't stop our brain it affects our sleep, and a lack of sleep leads to less focus, less alertness, impaired memory, an increased likelihood of accidents and a decreased quality of life. Vacations can help interrupt the habits that disrupt sleep, like working late into the night or watching a backlit screen before bed.
Now… who is ready for a vacation?