Want to be more productive? Book a vacation, experts say
How Vacations Boost Productivity
Decrease Stress Levels
We can all agree that vacations are fun. Going on a holiday to some exotic destination or travelling to popular tourist spots can allow us to destress. In a University of California study, researchers saw that there is a significant decrease in stress markers among workers who went on either a meditation-type retreat and a traditional resort holiday. Furthermore, detaching oneself from work regularly provides crucial recovery time both physically and mentally, allowing us to feel more refreshed and enjoy more positive outcomes at work, according to an article from Harvard Business Review.
Builds Resilience
Aside from lowering stress levels, time away from work and mentally disengaging from the workplace could also help build our resilience. A study published in the American Psychology Association revealed that being able to detach from the demands of work outside the workplace is directly linked to our ability to perform. Simply put, the more we take breaks, the lower our stress levels turn out to be. Booking a vacation and taking time away from the pressures of the daily grind builds our resilience, making us more effective in facing the challenges and pressures in the workplace.
Improves Problem-solving Skills
According to research, enjoying a new scenery can increase positive emotions which then sparks creativity, spur interest, and unlock new perspectives. Booking a flight to a holiday destination provides new experiences which allows us to broaden our creative muscles and see the world with renewed outlook both in our professional and personal lives.