Five Reasons You Should Book A Vacation

There are lots of good reasons why people should take a vacation. So why are so many not taking time off work, even though they are offered paid vacation days? If you are one of these people, here are five reasons why you should consider using the vacation days you have accumulated.

For a healthier You

Taking a vacation with time off to relax has a huge impact on your overall health. Studies have found it lowers your blood pressure. Yes, if you take time to do pleasurable activities such as vacationing you would have a reduction in your cortisol levels. Remember high cortisol levels increase your blood pressure.

Your heart also benefits from taking those days off to unwind, as there is a lower risk of a heart attack when your blood pressure is not elevated. Keep in mind a healthy heart means a healthier you.

High cortisol levels are also linked to weight gain and stress. To maintain a healthy weight and be stress-free, you might want to consider taking that much-needed vacation.

Boost your Creativity

If you want to increase your creativity, being in the same environment day after day would not help. Researchers have found taking frequent trips to different places has contributed greatly to high levels of creativity. So, unearth the creativity in you by taking your vacation time and visit new places to inspire you.

Improve your Mood

Working long hours would cause you to become tired thus affecting your mood generally. Studies have found that just the thought of an upcoming holiday that you have planned can make a huge difference in your mood. Imagine how much your mood and happiness would improve when you take that time off, away from your hectic lifestyle, to rejuvenate.

Enhance your Productivity

It may seem that not taking any time off work would make you more productive, but the truth is you need that time off to revitalize your energy. Experience has taught us that our mind and body function a lot better when we take frequent breaks than when we push them constantly or overwork. So, take those vacation days, not only will your mind and body thank you but your boss will as well, as your productivity will increase.

Quality Relationships

If you are working constantly, you don’t have a lot of ‘me time’ much less ‘our time’. Your relationship with your partner would naturally suffer. One study has found that couples who vacation together have a more fulfilled and happier relationship than those who don’t. So start planning vacations with your significant other to help improve the quality of your relationship.  


I hope these five reasons would motivate you to book your vacation. I am sure you would feel much happier and healthier when you do.