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and just stop. And you should! That is only way you'll be able to decompress and de stress from these
tasks. Work-life balance is a crucial life skill, and one that many of us struggle with. If you have vacation
time, please use it. Don't volunteer all of your life and time to your employer. You're given vacation days
for a reason, so take full advantage. Taking a break from your duties gives you perspective and time to
re center and re focus on other things. You'll avoid job burnout and come back better equipped to
maintain your composure, stay motivated, and perform your job duties better than ever.
2. Vacation time improves your concentration. Taking a clean break from what you do every day gives
your head a chance to clear. Doing things that revive your creative spirit, give you relaxation and
enjoyment, and allow you time to rest are all good for your mind (not to mention your body and your
spirit). Once you spend some time away, you'll come back with more focus and a better ability to
concentrate on the tasks at hand. You'll feel less distracted and more focused once you return from
some dedicated time away.
3. Vacations help give you increased job satisfaction. The workplace is a community effort. When a
team member leaves for vacation, the rest of the team pulls together to get the job done. There's a
sense of community and helping out your fellow employee that boosts workplace morale and
emboldens teamwork. When you know your team and your company value your time off, it helps give a
sense of satisfaction rather than feeling that you're overworked or even taken advantage of at the
workplace. You feel appreciated. You feel like you are deserving of some time off. And most importantly,
it's not putting anyone out or causing you stress because you're taking time away. That's the way
vacation time should be. More vacation time translates to happier employees in the long run.
4. Vacations help you reconnect with your family. When you come home from work, you may not
always be at the top of your game mentally or physically. You're tired. You're stressed. You're
overwhelmed. Your family life takes a beating from long work days or stressful job demands that can rob
you of the energy that you need to give and devote to family time. A vacation that is relaxing and
enjoyable for everyone ensures that the family gets a reset and ample opportunities to share in some