Recharging Your Mental Health with a Vacation or Staycation
You know when things are starting to take a toll . You feel stressed , there are several things weighing on your mind , you feel overwhelmed , your motivation has left , and you are just plain tired . You aren ’ t as productive , and work is piling up . Now would be a great time to take a vacation , right ? The answer is “ you bet .”
Taking a vacation or having a staycation is not only a break from daily life , but also an investment in your mental health and well-being .
In early 2022 , the World Health Organization issued a statement that there has been a 25 % increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression across the globe . We are all feeling the pressure of not being able to take one more stressor . Being overwhelmed is the new normal , affecting everyone , of all ages and stages of life . It would seem under these circumstances that there is no better time to step away for your own good mental health .
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