TRAVEL MORE, STRESS LESS

August 3, 2017 Resort Travel Management

Traveling doesn’t just give us a break from our hectic lives, it also allows us to experience new things, make fantastic memories, and have the adventure of a lifetime. Spending time with your family, seeing places you have always dreamed of, and getting away from daily stresses is what vacation is all about. Vacationing can do more than just give you time away from your everyday life.

According to Deseret News, there are many benefits to taking using vacation days and getting away from the office with your family. Vacations are beneficial, not just for the reasons you think. This article lists out the seven biggest benefits of traveling to spend on a beach, in the mountains, or in a city you have always dreamed of visiting. If you rarely use your vacation time, read on to learn why you should schedule your next family vacation immediately.

Productivity Levels

A break is always good for the mind and allows you to clear your head, relax, and spend time thinking about things other than work. The Deseret News article states that research shows that people who return from vacation are likely to put more emphasis on the work they have to make up. You could end up wearing yourself out faster if you continuously work without taking a break every so often. Spending time away from the office can help you recharge and return to work with full focus and better productivity.

Reduces Chances of a Burn Out

As stated above, working too hard for too long without any breaks can cause a burn out, and that makes it even more difficult for you to get things done—at work or at home. If you are beginning to notice the starting signs of a burn out, schedule a vacation! This is the perfect time for a vacay because you will return to your life ready to attack the important tasks ahead!

Family Bonding

Not only can you give your mind a break, but you can also build bonds with your family. Your family is important to you, but as your children grow or your job becomes a priority, you can lose touch with them. The bond you have built over the years can begin to bend and eventually break, which will hopefully never happen, but one way to make sure it doesn’t is to spend quality time with your family. A vacation is the perfect place to do this—make memories, spend time together that is distraction free, and rebuild those bonds!

Family vacations are more beneficial than just having a dinner together. Going on vacation means that you can ignore the problems of everyday life and just focus on your family. Spend time doing fun activities without worrying about phones ringing, emails hogging your attention, or your kids running off to see their friends. Seeing new places and having new experiences with your family can help you grow closer and gain a new perspective.

Better Health

Along with improving your work and family life, vacationing can also help your physical and mental health. Stress is bad for you heart, and vacations can help reduce your stress levels, which can help your heart stay healthier, longer. People who take vacations more often (the aforementioned article compared those who take a trip every two years to those who vacation every six years) have less of a risk of coronary heart disease or heart attack. Stress affects many different aspects of your lives and can cause many health issues; taking time to destress can help you better your health.

Vacations can help mental health as well—relax, and feel calm for a few more days than usual. This time away from your stressful life can help heal your mind, so you can feel better and return to work refreshed and ready to go. According to U.S.News, a rested mind can help a body heal, and it can even change your prespective on life.

Now, we hope it’s not too hard to convince you to take a vacation! If you need more reasons to get out of the office for a few days, you can read 7 Benefits of Taking Vacation Time by Deseret News.