Taking A Break!

While many of us are good at keeping a work-life balance, many struggle taking breaks, let alone taking a holiday! Some studies state that many executives and middle management struggle to use the vacation time allotted to them because they are simply too busy. Some even choose to get paid out instead of taking a vacation or staycation. While that seems like a good solution as opposed to losing any earned time off, a better solution is to consider the benefits of taking a holiday or even just a break. Especially as a business owner.

According to Very Well Minds, the risks of not taking breaks, are:

"The body is designed to respond to short bursts of stress. When stress is prolonged and the stress response is triggered repeatedly and regularly—as can happen in a stressful job or a conflict-ridden relationship—the situation turns into one of chronic stress, and real health problems can set in."

"Vacations and even shorter breaks (like an afternoon off) where you get some physical and psychological space from the demands of life can bring many rewards. Some of the benefits you may enjoy -"

• Reduced stress: Obviously, you feel less stress when you're not in a stressful environment. But breaks bring more than that. They interrupt the cycle of stress that can lead to being overwhelmed.

• Rest: By breaking out of the cycle of chronic stress, you can restore yourself physically and mentally

        to a healthier place.

• Clearer thinking: A chronically triggered stress response can lead to decreased creativity, memory problems, and other issues. So a break in the stress cycle can lead to sharper thinking and increased creativity in all areas of your life.

• Increased productivity: All of this can make you better at your job, more available in your relationships, more energetic with your family, and more able to enjoy life after you return.

Looking at the list above surely builds a case for why you should buy out the time to rejuvenate and refresh, but if your like the majority of working professionals, your just 'too busy'. So why not delegate or outsource?

If you think you would benefit from a little downtime and need some temporary supports, project coverage, or call center type supports, please reach out to Modern Link Professional Services. Our team of independent affiliates and professionals have varying degrees of experience and expertise, and are standing by to help. We invite you to book a free discovery call to see if our virtual supports can help you take a break and come back renewed!

“We travel not to escape life,

but for life not to escape us.”

Anonymous

Sources: VeryWellMinds/TheWellBeingThesis