To achieve full relaxation, vacation must be filled with lightheartedness, inner peace, and a genuine break from daily concerns.
Bringing along a laptop or tablet, checking emails, and responding to office messages can diminish the benefits of your vacation and potentially increase the number of days required to fully unwind.
If you don’t have 8 days available, here’s how to make the most of the time you do have to truly recharge:
Enter the Flow for Real Relaxation
The post-pandemic era has made workers more available and more prone to blurring the lines between personal and professional life. However, to maintain well-being, it’s crucial to set boundaries.
One way to achieve this is by immersing yourself fully in activities that capture your attention. This means getting so engrossed in a moment, book, sport, or situation that you forget about everything else. When you enter this “flow,” you will push work thoughts aside, allowing yourself to genuinely disconnect and recharge.
Companionship is Beneficial
If you need to stay connected to work during your vacation, set a specific time to do so. For the rest of the time, disconnect apps and devices and focus on yourself and others.
Being with people will help divert your mind from work-related thoughts. Engaging in conversation, discussing, laughing, and sharing will help you concentrate on the present moment, making work feel miles away.
Nature Calms the Mind
Picture yourself in a forest, by waterfalls, hiking, or swimming in the sea. Nature helps release thoughts, calm emotions, and disconnect the mind. Who would think about the drab office or answering emails amidst a picturesque landscape?
For a true break from office stress, immerse yourself in nature. This will help you recharge your vital energy and let go of stress.
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This article first appeared on Grazia.it- Author: Elisa Castellano
