Holiday Happy

Holiday Happy

New research identifies the exaxct time required to thoroughly  tranquilise whilst on holiday. 

Many of us count on a long weekend away to relax and unwind. But some research done by Monsters website has revealed that we in fact need four days, eight hours and 24 minutes to feel at peace and recuperated.

Relax On Holiday
So if it takes that long to switch over to holiday mode, it's no wonder why one in ten people have admitted to not feeling completely switched off from their normal job when away. This can be due to the smartphones and laptops which allow them to keep connected to the office regardless of where they are.
Working On Holiday

Michael Gentle, Head of Consumer Marketing at Monsters website says: “The fact that it is taking so long for workers to unwind when on holiday is indicative of the ‘always switched on’ culture we now live in.  In the past we used to be able to go on holiday and disappear from the ‘working world’.  Now most of us go away armed with our mobiles and tablets, and don’t think anything of checking our work emails from our Mediterranean villa. 

“Whilst the British work ethic should be applauded, holidays provide an important opportunity to refresh and recharge the batteries, ready for the challenges ahead.  By not relaxing fully, workers are putting themselves at risk of burn out, which will be detrimental to them and their employer in the long run. So remember to switch off, enjoy the break and leave work to your capable colleagues back home.”

Monsters have also kindly compiled a list of things you can look at doing in preperation for your holiday away so you can feel more relaxed.

·         Tie up any loose ends.  Make sure you complete as much as possible before leaving.  Work that can’t be completed should be handed over to colleagues in the days or weeks before to save any last minute panic.

·         Consider packing fewer devices.  Take a phone that you can use in case of an emergency, but resist the temptation to pack every electronic device you own.  If it’s not a necessity, don’t take it.

·         Think old school entertainment.  It’s amazing how relaxing a deck of playing cards or old fashioned board game can be.

·         Strike a balance.  You might end up making yourself even more stressed if you force yourself to ignore your phone completely.  Instead, allow yourself to check it only once a day and stick to it.

·         Don’t schedule every minute of the holiday.  We’re so used to planning, scheduling and meeting deadlines, it can be easy to feel like each day of your holiday needs to be crammed full of activity.  Instead, try and have some days where you simply lie by the pool, go to the beach or read a good book 

Saima Omar - @Lookitssaima

 

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