Showing posts with label vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacations. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

3 Reasons to Take Your Vacation and Holiday for Your Health

We all need a break from time to time; a respite from the busy pace of our daily activities and lives. You’ve heard of R & R (rest and relaxation), here’s two more; rejuvenate and reinvigorate yourself with these three gifts below:

Happiness: Planning a vacation gives you something to look forward to. It gives you a chance to go somewhere you’ve always dreamed of or participate in activities you’ve always wanted to try but never seem to have time for.  An added bonus: If you’re taking a trip with loved ones or close friends, it also gives you a chance to have some special time with them to bond and have fun.

Stress Reduction: Going on vacation gives you a much needed break from work. This is important for everyone and especially so if you have a stressful job or one that you don’t particularly like. We all need a bit of “down” time. Taking a vacation removes us from our job and daily responsibilities so we can experience that much needed “slow down’ and change of pace.

Brain Health: Participating in new activities is good for your brain. It builds and strengthens connections in the brain. Whether you’re reading maps, taking new routes by car or foot or generally experiencing new surroundings, you’re helping to keep your mind sharp and crisp.

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