As we enter the height of the summer vacation season many people are taking a break from work and school, especially after COVID travel restrictions in 2020. LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore said that taking a break from work is essential for your health even if you can’t travel.
“We have to give ourselves that opportunity to have a break to let our mind let go of all of the tasks of work and truly give our mind a time to rest,” said Moore.
Moore said taking a proper break from daily tasks will help you rejuvenate and refresh your outlook on both your personal and work life.
“That you have to be able to sustain that feeling of wellness, that feeling of rejuvenation throughout the year, which is a balancing act and can be hard to do,” said Moore.
The “I don’t have time for a vacation” excuse Moore said is dangerous for your physical and mental wellbeing. She said daily stress can take a toll on your body and heighten depression.
“And anxiety, more kind of feelings of being down, when you aren’t able to step away and get a break,” said Moore.
Moore said students are given a break from school and it’s imperative that adults also take a break from their daily tasks.
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