The Fiji Times

Benefits of taking a vacation

- By LOSALINI VUKI

TAKING a vacation is extremely beneficial for you. Not only would it improve productivi­ty and reduce stress but it would also make you feel good.

After all, healthy living is also about work-life balance.

Website selectheal­th.org has some major benefits of taking a vacation below.

1. Improves mental health

The same old grind can be mentally exhausting after a while. Travelling and exploring together can add some excitement and zeal to your relationsh­ips. Going from a bleak desk job to a muchdeserv­ed break in an exciting new environmen­t can help give your mental health the boost it needs.

2. Prevents heart disease

You read correctly: If you can’t take a vacation for yourself, then do it for the sake of your heart and your overall physical health. Studies show that taking a vacation can lower your stress levels caused by working, which can, in turn, prevent your risk for heart disease or heart attacks.

3. Just planning makes you happy

We all know that it’s almost impossible to frown while on vacation, but did you know your brain is prone to a major boost in happiness just from thinking about an upcoming vacation?

4. Strengthen­s relationsh­ips

No matter how long you’ve known someone, whether it be your spouse, your siblings, your children, or even your friends, there is always room for improvemen­t in your relationsh­ips with the people you love. Travelling and exploring together can add some excitement and zeal to your relationsh­ips.

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Taking a vacation, travellers feel less anxious, happier, and well-rested.
Picture: FHTA.COM.FJ Picture: SELECTHEAL­TH.ORG Traveling and exploring together can add some excitement and zeal to your relationsh­ips. Taking a vacation, travellers feel less anxious, happier, and well-rested.

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