The Fun Police

“He took a vacation,” they whispered in hushed tones. “What will his colleagues and supervisors think?” I smiled. Actually — correction — I smirked. In an era of unlimited vacation time (but not actual vacation), too many of us are shackled to our office chair. We dream of that European sojourn. “I will get there someday,” we say. But like those ill-fated New Year’s Resolutions, one year turns into the next. There is a(nother) sales call or dance recital interfering with our vacation plans. And, yes, interfering is the correct word. We are skillful at concocting any reason to postpone that well-deserved holiday. Work is important. It provides a purpose — and a paycheck. But so is play. And when your play is your kid’s play date, well, it is time to cue up Momondo. Or the family minivan. Easier said than done — particularly when your demanding boss is more ruthless than the Shark Tank cast. One Skift report found that 42 percent of Americans do not take any vacation.   Despite your overbearing boss’s loud protestations, vacations are important. From improving your mental health to bettering marital relationships, vacations have a measurable impact on health and well-being. And, anecdotally, vacations enliven and inspire, providing a respite from our overstuffed lives. For some of us — myself included, vacations provide meaning. From my travels, I fondly recall memorable sites and lasting friendships. When I am 75, what am I go...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Happiness Industrial and Workplace LifeHelper Motivation and Inspiration Personal Stress Success & Achievement adventure Holiday New Experience overworked Personal Growth Personal Time Relaxation Self Care self-compassion T Source Type: blogs