We’re coming to the end of the year and it’s time to use up those vacation days that don’t rollover.So why not use one of them for a mental health day and take a much-deserved break for some self-care?
Never taken a ‘mental health day?’ Don’t know if you really need one? How about we convince you with a list of the best reasons to give your brain a breather.
- It helps with stress.A mental health day is one of the best ways to combat workplace burnout and help fight feelings of being bogged down says psychiatrist Robert London.
- You can explore your own neighborhood. Research shows experiences make you happier. A day doesn’t give you enough time to go explore Dubai but it gives you enough time to actually stop and appreciate the beauty of where you live.
- You’ll be more productive when you come back.Time is money, and time-off creates more money.How?Research shows giving your brain time to decompress can help boost productivity and creativity in the long run.
- You can get some much-needed Zs.Did you know experts agree that an ideal workday would start at 10 a.m. so employees could get enough sleep? Since your boss isn’t ever going to agree with that you’ll have to take matters into your own hands and get that natural performance boost.
Still not convinced to take a mental health day? Go check out the list ofgreat reasons to take oneand if your coworkers give you any lip about it just tell themself-care, don’t care.
Source:Huffington Post