Signs You’re Due for a Vacation
As Americans, we tend to not take all the vacation time we're afforded by our employers. I definitely fall into that category, and it's mostly because I don't have gobs of money to throw at airfare to bring me some place cool! :)
There's NOTHING wrong with Staycations, especially here in WNY because there's ALWAYS something to do, but sometimes ya just wanna get away!
Health.com listed six signs you should use a vacation day soon...I'm ashamed to say I identify with every single one. Do you?
- Every little problem feels like a huge issue. Occasional curve-balls are normal, but it's harder if all you DO is work.
- Your coworkers keep asking if you feel ok, or say you seem tired. Others usually key in on how stressed you are before YOU even do.
- You make more mistakes than usual. Studies show you're more likely to make mistakes when you're overworked, and a lot of people try to compensate by working more.
- You have more aches and pains. Being stressed releases chemicals in your body that cause inflammation which make you more sensitive to pain.
- You're having trouble sleeping. Those who work too hard have a harder time unwinding before bed, and even when you DO fall asleep, the quality of your sleep is lower.
- You're feeling overly cynical about your job. If you suddenly hate everything...your job, your company, your boss, your coworkers...you may just be burnt out and need more than a weekend to recharge.
How many did YOU identify with? Looks like it's time for us to take a vacation day (or three!)... :)