Okay, vacations might not be a magic cure for burnout. But going too long without a vacation can have serious consequences. All that stress takes a toll on your brain and body, making you a zombie at work, exhausted all the time, and way more likely to catch diseases. Or even worse, get seriously depressed. Take a peek why vacation can benefit us.
5 Benefits of Vacation
Thanks to Gen Z rocking the workplace, everyone’s finally realizing that work-life balance is key to staying sane. As Harvard Business Review put it, taking some time off actually helps us recharge and come back feeling motivated and ready to crush it again. So yeah, taking a vacation is kinda important. Here’s why:
1. Stress Reduction.
Remember all that anxiety you carry around at work? Vacations help you ditch that baggage! A 2015 study by the American Psychological Association showed vacations actually work wonders for stress reduction. They take you out of the daily grind that keeps your anxiety levels sky-high. Plus, a small study from the University of Vienna found that people who take vacations have fewer stress headaches, backaches, and even heart problems! And guess what? They still felt great even five weeks later.
Vacations are basically a break button for your brain and body. Do fun stuff, explore new places, and ditch the work emails. All of this helps you recharge and come back feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world (or at least read your email).
2. Level Up Your Work Game
When we constantly push ourselves to the limit, eventually we hit a wall. If you never let your phone battery recharge, it eventually dies. Taking regular breaks allows us to rest and recharge, returning to work with renewed motivation, energy, and a whole lot of creative spark. Ernst & Young once conducted an internal study of its employees and found that for each additional 10 hours of vacation time employees took, their year-end performance ratings improved 8 percent. What’s more, frequent vacationers were significantly less likely to leave the firm.
Another study by the Boston Consulting Group discovered that high-powered professionals who were forced to take time off ended up being way more productive overall than those who worked overtime. It all makes sense, right? When you’re well-rested and happy, you naturally excel at your job.
3. Sleep Like a Baby
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t owe their sleep a major apology? Work stress and that never-ending to-do list all contribute to a sleep debt we carry around. Research shows this lack of sleep can lead to frustration and irritability.
Even worse, long-term sleep deprivation can up our risk of dementia. That’s where vacations might help. It’s our chance to finally catch up on those lost sleep. Vacation helps reset your sleep patterns, leaving you feeling refreshed and sharp long after you return home. For a while, no more waking up to that annoying alarm clock. Think of it as a brain reboot that makes you a superstar at work (and way less likely to snap at your colleagues).
4. Reconnect with Your Crew
Remember when life wasn’t just about work deadlines and endless errands? Vacations are the perfect chance to reconnect with your favorite people. Be it your family, besties, or that significant other that feels like you haven’t talked to in ages. It’s all about exploring new places and just plain having a blast. Plus, vacations will help create epic memories together which cultivates closer emotional bonds. Strong relationships are key to happiness, so consider this an investment in your overall well-being.
5. Boost Immune System
Chronic stress messes with our body in some pretty scary ways, making us prone to the common cold to more serious illnesses. The good news? Vacations are like a magic reset button for our health! Relaxing on vacation strengthens our immune system, leaving us feeling energized and ready to tackle anything.
Studies even show that regular vacations can reduce our risk of heart disease and improve cholesterol levels. Plus, spending time in nature can lower blood pressure and heart rate, making us feel calmer and healthier. And hey, if you’re feeling adventurous, activities like hiking or swimming can give your heart and lungs a workout. Vacations are basically a recipe for a healthier, happier you!
Plan Your Vacation at Alassari
And no other perfect place to reap all those benefits than Alassari Plantation Resort & Spa in Bali. For centuries, Bali has been known for its rejuvenating powers. The people, the nature, the culture, providing resources for us to reconnect with our body, soul and mind.
Forget the daily hustle for a while and let’s take a short break at Alassari Plantation Resort & Spa. It is more than a holiday destination. It’s an experience where luxury meets authenticity.
Alassari offers 11 villas with different types but have one similarity, valley views of Mount Batukaru’s rainforest in Tabanan. Batukaru is the second highest mountain in Bali after Mount Agung. The serene ambience provides a tranquil environment for visitors seeking a calming getaway and the opportunity to reconnect with nature.
The calming aura of healing is further enhanced by the activities offered at Alassari. Guests can birdwatch by day and admire fireflies and spy civets at night. Just sit at Terrace Restaurant or by the side of swimming pool as the sounds of the rainforest surround you.
Alassari’s comprehensive wellness treatments include yoga and meditation, as well as rejuvenating Balinese therapeutic massages and spa. At Alassari, the focus is not only on body, soul, and mind, but also on our outer well-being.
