Although the modern worker is programmed to assume that the office can’t cope without them for a week or two,
this is simply not the case. The work will be processed or you can do it when you come back – but without a vacation you risk burning out and facing a long recovery time. As it turns out, knowing when to take it easy is the key to career success.
Some of us are so hard-wired to working that we are almost afraid to take a vacation. We think that if we were to stop for a moment our whole lives would fall apart. We fear that the work won’t get done if we don’t do it, but this is far from the case. In fact, studies suggest that taking regular vacations is better for our productivity levels than just powering on through.
Burnout Is A Real Issue
Ever since the pandemic of 2020/1 the remote worker has faced the risk of burning out. The way the modern world works is that employees go out during the day, do their job, and return in the early evening. We are so ingrained with the 9-5 that the switch to working from home had a national effect on mental health. Remember, that 9-5, 5 day working week was invented because full time, all-day workers lacked productivity for their weariness. If we lack the clearly defined boundaries between work and home life, we risk returning to that weariness – and nobody likes to be weary on a work day.
What is Burnout?
Burning out is a term we use to describe the feelings of lack of motivation and depression experienced by those who have blurred the lines between their work and life balance. If you work continuously, night and day, for long, stressful periods, you run the risk of experiencing these symptoms.
Burnout can creep up on you and takes months to develop. Regular breaks, vacations, and giving ourselves things to look forward to can all help prevent burnout and save us lengthy recovery times.
How Do You Get Over Burnout?
Although experts can advise on a faster treatment and recovery strategy, burnout still takes a long time to recover from. In some cases it can take up to a full year before you feel like yourself again. During this time, you will not have the same productivity levels and you may even suffer mental health issues as a result.
Burnout Statistics
According to CNBC, burnout is on the rise on a global scale. Surveys conducted by the World Health Organisation show that 40% of 10, 243 workers from across six different countries reported experiencing burnout. This is a marked increase on the 38% reported back in 2021.If burnout cases continue to rise at a rate of 1% every year, then we will shortly face a lack of employees across all sectors of industry.
Vacations Boost Burnout Resistance
One of the best ways to recover from burnout is to remove yourself from your stresses on a regular basis. If you can prevent that burnout from taking hold in the first place, you can avoid the negative symptoms associated with this condition. Scientists say that vacation time is important to combat work stress. With this in mind, here are places to go and things to see which you can book up and look forward to,
Need Vacation Inspiration?
Here is handy information regarding where to go on holiday and what to see when you get there:
- France is the most visited country in the world annually. Ninety million visitors travel the French countryside every year, with favourite destinations including the Eiffel Tower, Paris, and the Louvre.
- Spain is a close second, with 83.7 million annual visitors. See the streets of Barcelona or party in Benidorm. Famous attractions in Spain include Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum or the Basilica La Sagrada Familia.
- Japan is another great vacation destination. From robot servers on the streets of Tokyo to Mount Fuji and its natural beauty, Japan is definitely one for the bucket list.
No matter where you choose to vacation, do it in plenty of time. It is better to spend a little cash than to suffer from burnout and deal with the recovery period.
Add to Your Bucket List
Creating and adding to a bucket list will help you plan your next holiday from the moment you return from that first one. Giving yourself rewards to work towards means giving yourself the appreciation and relaxation that you need.
Avoid Burnout for Career Success
Booking a vacation can seriously reduce your working life stress. Getting away for a week or two is making a major positive difference to your future self. Book up, look forward to it, and relax when you get there. Don’t forget to book you next vacation as soon as you get home. The summer holidays can never come soon enough for the stressed.
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