"Disconnect" during Holidays
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The holiday season is here so it’s important to remind ourselves exactly why "disconnect" from work is so important. This "me time" is a requirement, not a luxury, for our well-being once we are constantly plugged in.
Here's why you should make the most of your holidays by unplugging from work:
Recharge Your Mind and Body
Taking a break from work helps recharge your mental and physical batteries. Continuous work without resting leads to the consequence of experiencing burnout, which sometimes means physical health disorders like headaches, fatigue, or more complex illnesses. Allow yourself to rest, not because of the avoidance of all these negative outcomes, but for rejuvenation of the body and mind and return to work with more energy and health. Always remember that you are not a machine, and your body cannot go on incessantly with no servicing. It needs time to rest if you need to be at your best level. Holidays help in giving your body some time to service itself.
Boost Your Productivity
Some of the major advantages of time off are increased productivity. It was discovered that regular breaks and holidays raise the level of productivity drastically. You will most likely work faster, keener, sharper, and more creative when you return to work from a well-rested break. Your mind uses downtime for information processing, problem resolution, and idea generation, and holidays provide the perfect time and environment to achieve all this.
Improves Mental Health
Maybe one of the most critical reasons to unplug during holidays is the improvement in mental health. Constantly being on the go can lead to stress and anxiety, and dedicating time to relax, pursue hobbies, or simply enjoy the moments with loved ones can greatly improve your mental health and overall happiness. It's not about getting the balance between work and life perfect but about ensuring that work stress doesn't undermine personal joy and satisfaction.
Strengthen Bonds
Holidays are the best time for reaching out and strengthening bonds. Make the most of your time to be with your friends and family! You will feel sustained and protected by the emotional support from your loved ones, which will make you more resistant to job-related stress.
Develop new views
You should step out of your usual routine to get some fresh perspectives. It may be through travel, reading, or a new hobby; such experiences will trigger your mind with concepts and new methods you can apply at work. These new insights will improve your personal life but also lead to innovative solutions and plans in your professional life. By experiencing different cultures, engaging in new activities, or simply having the time to be reflective without the typical noise and distractions, the brain can spark into creativity and result in breakthroughs that otherwise might not have happened.
Tips for Truly "Disconnect"
To truly benefit from this time off, it's essential to set boundaries. Let your colleagues and clients know you will be away, make your out-of-office reply, and avoid emails or work messages.
Planning ahead is also key. Try to get major tasks out of the way before your holiday and assign tasks that must go forward while you are away. By doing this, you can find yourself quite well immersed in your holiday, knowing that everything is flowing at work.
On top of that, spend your time doing things that you like. Pay attention to the present and have fun with whatever it is you are doing. It is this shift to "me time" that more adequately recharges your batteries so that when you come back, you are ready to rock!
Have a great holiday!
Head of People