According to a recent survey (Expedia.com), an estimated 47.5 million Americans will not use all of their vacation days and despite an average of 14 paid vacation days, three days will be left unused.
And those 14 days are the fewest among any advanced economy, according to a Conference Board poll in April as reported by Robert Reich, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
There is clear evidence that a lack of vacation can lead to health risks, higher stress levels and lower productivity at work. Let’s face it—a relaxed mind makes for a happy person! Vacations promote creativity to reconnect with ourselves and stave off burnout, making time at work more productive. Vacationing not only keeps us healthy and lowers stress, but gives a chance to spend time enjoying life with loved ones that can keep relationships strong. Relieving stress, spending family time and re-energizing will pay dividends throughout the rest of the year and make you better equipped to handle whatever comes.
Americans recognize vacations are much needed “sanity breaks” to prevent burnout from their jobs and daily life yet according to a recent study, they don’t take all of their vacation time each year yet. Other studies point to increased stress levels, health risks and strained relationships as contributing factors from too much work and not enough vacation.
People need to realize that taking time to unwind is an important health benefit. Relieving stress, spending family time and re-energizing will pay dividends throughout the rest of the year. In fact, the need for vacationing is fast becoming a topic among leading authors, health experts, scholars and others as a means to reviving ourselves.
Joe Robinson, a work/life balance consultant in Santa Monica, California, and author of Work to Live recently said: “Taking a holiday restores emotional resources and a sense of mastery that helps people bring energy, enthusiasm, and satisfaction back into their life and puts a stop to chronic stress, which increases their productivity and lowers turnover.”
At the same time, many travelers feel stressed at the thought of a vacation. From paying for meals every day to the uncertainty of room size to ensuring that everyone has something to do while on vacation, often times vacations are as stressful as daily life. Even worse, travelers frequently bring work along with them, keeping themselves essentially still in the work mindset they are trying to escape.
Vacationing with timeshare is about providing a better vacation for the rest of your life. Timeshare products offer better family time because there is space and privacy for everyone. Luxurious amenities allow families to eat in or out as much as they want, and most timeshare resorts offer activities for every member of your family.
No comments:
Post a Comment