The Benefits of Taking Time Off

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I agree with this article. In my opinion I think that vacation is something that we need to take it into serious consideration according to the fact that the mind and the body need to rest. I find out that the more I have a time to take a rest the more I have courage to do everything with motivation and enthusiastism. Moreover, this kind of habit keeps me feel positive. Evidently, after the long hour of working around 7-9 hours a day, I normally feel exhausted with excessive workloads sometimes. When I get back home, I sit in front of the TV and listen to music, all of which really helps me to feel relax as well.

wisarut 3:43AM March 26, 2013

When I take a vacation I constantly think about all of the work I will need to do when I return, because there is nobody there to cover my workload! I get so worked up that it is less stressfull to go to work and attempt to catch up on my work. Vacation time is a benefit at my employer and salary employees must use their vacation hours for 9 holidays per year so that leaves us with 15-20 hours for a planned vacation and sick time.

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Science of DC 5:04AM August 01, 2012

I agree with this. Relaxation and vacations are important, even more when you are stressed out. But often, so hard to put together. Also, sometimes, you plan a vacation -- and it isn't relaxing. Things just to gell or come together to make a relaxing experience. I've always said that vacations are medically necessary, and I believe it. I always try to get some time away, but as I said, sometimes I come back more stressed than when I left.

Ev Scholding of MA 10:04PM June 07, 2012

While the idea of taking vacations as a means of stress reduction and increasing one’s sense of well-being sounds all well and good in theory, I would be interested to know the percentage of Americans who actually have the financial resources to engage in “relaxation” practices to the level which the Hostetler’s seem to enjoy. In a time when many Americans face financial ruin, simply providing three meals a day to one’s family seems a struggle for many. Additionally, I agree that the U.S. culture promotes an ideology where a strong work ethic (and therefore, taking less holidays) is not only valued but rewarded. Having lived in Europe for a number of years, the attitude towards “self-care” seemed much more positive compared to that of the United States. In my observations, this not only resulted in a stronger sense of well-being for the individual but actually improved his/her work performance. I would think for many the practices involved in “stress-reduction,” such as meditation, etc. are not something available or at the forefront of one’s mind in times of distress. One often needs support in identifying and incorporating alternative stress-reduction practices into his/her lifestyle. In an economic climate where mental health facilities are closing at an alarming rate, this form of institutional discrimination prevents those in lower socio-economic groups from having the opportunity to “restore their neural connections to a calm and peaceful state.” I wonder how the politicians would fare if their golf clubs and 5-star restaurants began to systematically disappear?

EB of IN 2:05PM April 13, 2012

Mr "2BITS", the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Maybe he isn't motivated to work. I know, I don't know you. You posted for all to see "DADDY".

2CENTS of AZ 10:52AM September 25, 2011

Not much benefit in my son taking 15 years off since he turned 18 he has never worked and never will. What a waste of a man--if you can call him that.

2bits of CO 1:43AM September 21, 2011