Finding It Hard to Take A Vacation? Here Are 5 Ways to Actually Get Away

The U.S. is known for being a country of workaholics. Despite the work from home setup, Americans are spending longer hours at work during the pandemic. And even before the pandemic, over half of Americans have not vacationed in a year.

There are many reasons you may want to leave your vacation days on the table, but you can’t ignore what studies have proven: Vacations make you more productive, reduce stress and improve mental health. Taking vacations can even save your life.

With the pandemic still going on and its effect on the economy, it may seem more reasonable to not use your vacation days. You may be thinking that even if you do take a vacation, you’ll still be thinking about work. Here are ways you can actually get away ( even if you’re a workaholic):

1. Let people know your plans before leaving.

Touch base with your boss and colleagues before leaving for a vacation. Let them know what you’ll need to have covered while you’re away and also how to deal with certain situations if they arise.

Something people don’t always think about is that by telling other people your plans, you make your plans more concrete. Sure, you can think about going on vacation all you want, but when you…