Why should we vacation at least once a year?

We all know that being at work all the time is very exhausting, the days get very long, you feel tired, and you can even get sick from working so hard.

That is why according to the WHO (World Health Organization), it is highly recommended to give us a break at least once a year, as this will help us reduce our stress levels.

They also tell us that working excessively without rest can affect us so that we are not as efficient as we usually are.

Something that many people do is to give themselves a "micro-vacation" which is to take a few days to rest during the week, which ends up being counterproductive since it is common that even on your rest days you are stressing without realizing it.

Since you might keep thinking about work and know that the next day you have to return to overcome the backlog, in this way you will not have the rest you need.

It is true that vacations are essential for you, so you can recharge your batteries and enjoy the relaxing time you deserve, although it is true that there are people who choose not to take vacation and prefer to stay working which we do not recommend, since money does not compare with a beautiful holidays with your loved ones.

Experts know that the most significant benefit to your health and well-being is when you take an extended break from work, which does not interfere with your workload. That's why if you want to leave without rushing or worrying about different things, you should:

1. Plan Ahead

This will help you to get out smoothly, and you can be more organized, making your preparations even easier so you can concentrate more on the destination and what you'll do once you get there

2. Let other people know Beforehand

This is extremely important since you should tell your superiors about your vacations, and even your colleagues since they could also accompany you if they decide.

3. Organize your Activities

This will help you to finish your slopes quickly by putting them by levels of importance, this will help you have an organized schedule to complete.

4. Ask for help

Although going on vacation is something you have to decide, do not hesitate to ask a relative, your children or friends for recommendations to make your trip even better.

If you want to know a little more about the benefits that planning your vacation can bring, we recommend you read our blog How to plan your vacation in 6 weeks

Something that many people ask themselves when they hear that holidays are right for them is, "Now I know vacations help me, but how does it benefit my health?" The most accurate answer is that going on a trip frees you from the daily burdens you have and that is something your body will be truly thankful for.

Among the benefits it brings you rest from your work the main one is that it reduces stress levels as well as it helps you to feel better, you can feel free of having to follow a work schedule, no tasks or goals to complete, you'll be able to enjoy the time exactly as you want.

And you have to make sure you are careful not to stress over the preparations for your trip since the reason of the holidays is to free yourself from the burdens of your daily life.

To destress not only your body will thank you for the time you give yourself to rest and relax, if not your brain can be relieved and feel again encouraged to discover new things that it hasn't seen before and will make your curiosity come back to life.

You can explore new languages, food, people and many other things that will make your brain more creative, happy and help you be better when it comes to learning and memorizing different things.

According to psychologist Thomas Gilovich, a professor at Cornell University in the United States, who has been studying happiness, has come to the conclusion that traveling provides more satisfaction than buying things.
This is because we create new memories, new experiences and feel good and relax helps us build lasting well-being, which lasts much longer than what we feel when buying something new.

Something usual that people think when deciding whether to go on vacation or not is, "I would prefer to buy something to occupy" or something similar, and you may be right if it was something your body needed as much as a well-deserved vacation.
Because there is nothing more important than taking care of your body, and what better way to do it than with your loved ones while you enjoy a refreshing drink under the sun of the beach

Many people know when we relax and feel happy our body secretes dopamine, which is the hormone of happiness, this way our brains get used at keeping us happy.

And this obviously help us when having to return to our jobs, to where we'll return revitalized, energized, happy and ready to work, something that even your boss or colleagues will noticed not to mention a tan you might get and will be able to show off while talking with your friends.

We can assure you, you'll want to go on even more vacations!

You must take into account when you are at work if at some point you do not feel that you are performing as you should, maybe it is time to go and take the vacations and rest that you deserve.

And if you decide to have a family trip, we recommend that you visit us at the Solaris Family Resorts, where we will be waiting for you so that you can enjoy a vacation with your loved ones, which we assure you will not forget!