{"id":477864,"date":"2022-07-25T16:31:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T13:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it\/"},"modified":"2022-07-25T16:31:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T13:31:07","slug":"max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#Max out your annual leave now \u2014 here\u2019s how you should spend it"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34d51dd025d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34d51dd025d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it\/#%E2%80%9CMax_out_your_annual_leave_now_%E2%80%94_heres_how_you_should_spend_it%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Max out your annual leave now \u2014 here\u2019s how you should spend it&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it\/#Psst%E2%80%A6\" >Psst&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it\/#Benefits_of_annual_leave\" >Benefits of annual leave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/max-out-your-annual-leave-now-heres-how-you-should-spend-it\/#Getting_the_best_from_annual_leave\" >Getting the best from annual leave<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMax_out_your_annual_leave_now_%E2%80%94_heres_how_you_should_spend_it%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Max out your annual leave now \u2014 here\u2019s how you should spend it&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            We are currently at the peak of the holiday season, but instead of drinking cocktails on the beach, hiking the mountains ,and enjoying what life has to offer, a surprising number of people are reluctant to take time out from work. Recent research shows one in five people in Ireland do not take their full <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cso.ie\/en\/releasesandpublications\/ep\/p-pwlbmr\/personalandwork-lifebalance2021-mainresults\/leaveintheworkplace\/\">annual leave entitlement<\/a>. And in the UK, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplemanagement.co.uk\/article\/1747255\/four-in-10-workers-taken-less-holiday-during-pandemic-survey-finds\">two in five<\/a> workers have taken less leave in recent years as a result of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to take time out from work in order to fully live our lives, but there are several issues that can discourage us from taking annual leave. Some people have doubts about whether taking time out will allow for full <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32406700\/\">psychological detachment<\/a> from work, for example. The fear that thoughts of work will invade our minds encourages many people to just keep working. A common trend among those who are obsessively <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/260832037_Vallerand_R_J_Houlfort_N_Forest_J_2014_Passion_for_work_Determinants_and_outcomes_In_M_Gagne_Ed_The_Oxford_Handbook_of_Work_Engagement_Motivation_and_Self-Determination_Theory_pp_85-105_Oxford_Oxford_\">passionate<\/a> about their work, these feelings can become overbearing, controlling their thoughts and making them unable to temporarily forget about work.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason people do not take time off is because they do not expect to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32406700\/\">feel relaxed<\/a> while on holiday. This may be due to their circumstances or choices made about how to spend time off. In particular, family holidays may generate a lot of conflict, sometimes becoming even <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/15022250510014255?casa_token=6cmhqIg0WPsAAAAA%3AViEAGpjmW3PjZc6UzCaijcXlDqzlE1sF8emH8kuG6yU9nf8HR-3uFwcdPJGzGsE0zHUThyxrR64knQ\">more stressful than work<\/a>. It\u2019s unsurprising then that staying on at work instead of taking time out may be tempting for many.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper growth-quarters channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img class=\"js-lazy\" https:=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/src=\" https:=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<h2 class=\"channel-cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psst%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Psst&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">Get a weekly dose of entrepreneurial insights from TNW&#8217;s founder Boris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alternatively, some people fear the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32406700\/\">financial consequences<\/a> of annual leave. Holidays are expensive, especially for large families, leading many to forgo their leave entitlement to save money.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_annual_leave\"><\/span>Benefits of annual leave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are just some examples of why people may avoid holidays, but regardless of the reason, taking time off \u2013 especially from demanding jobs \u2013 has im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te benefits in terms of decreasing stress and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/d-nb.info\/1097755169\/34\">burnout<\/a>. These benefits are only temporary, with stress often climbing again shortly after returning to work. As such, regular respites throughout the year can help achieve the accumulative benefits of annual leave on health.<\/p>\n<p>The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that taking time out for a week to two weeks is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/255708351_How_Do_We_Feel_on_Vacation_A_Closer_Look_at_How_Emotions_Change_over_the_Course_of_a_Trip\">enough<\/a> to recover and experience a boost of positive emotions. This will begin to decline as the time off comes to an end, but still offers the break needed to recharge your batteries.<\/p>\n<p>Annual leave is also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrlocker.com\/features\/time-management\/time-management-software\/profuductivity-increases-annual-leave\/\">beneficial for employers<\/a>, as it improves employee productivity by up to 40%, reduces the likelihood of sick leave by 28%, and boosts creativity and mental health. Taking time out is also essential for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2661484\/\">parents<\/a>, as their children gain immense benefits from spending more time together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_the_best_from_annual_leave\"><\/span>Getting the best from annual leave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While these figures may have you reaching for your phone to search for package deals, the spike in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/travel\/flight-cancellations-airports-routes-cancelled-flights-avoid-how-1724492\">travel disruption<\/a> this summer may put you off from searching for the farthest-flung destination. But you don\u2019t need expensive foreign holidays to enjoy annual leave. Here are three vacation <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routledge.com\/Positive-Health-100-Research-based-Positive-Psychology-and-Lifestyle-Medicine\/Burke-Dunne-Meehan-OBoyle-Nieuwerburgh\/p\/book\/9781032246383\">activities<\/a> that can improve wellbeing, whether you are away or on a staycation:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Practice relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Relaxation can involve simple <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/ppc.12184?casa_token=YgyHqZvOXj0AAAAA%3ApeIFfCofPsvwVJkZ9RX6S24jLLOw-rQ0sZYYFhWyIMfFOZx4eG00FPz066hV0RJsZjI7Q02Fr2NnWi4\">breathing practices<\/a> that can help reduce anxiety. An alternative that can have similar benefits is to use meditation techniques such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/1359432X.2017.1308924?casa_token=jP_gVWSNsL8AAAAA:1TYdaHq2Ua9lgg4vr7bdaXMkozyrUJdHcEx9HCMKSabC2x8ftYft9WQTv7070bsUVFJT4j0SYK8G\">mindfulness<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Spend time in nature<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When on annual leave, try to spend as much time as you can in nature because it is associated with an improvement in both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0272494419301185\">emotional and psychological<\/a> health. It doesn\u2019t matter what you do when enjoying nature; you can be active, for example walking, running, gardening, or simply sitting on a park bench or spending time sky-gazing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Engage your brain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take time off as an opportunity to develop your interests. If you love reading, plan to read a few books over the holiday. Research shows these activities <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1948550618775410\">support our minds<\/a> and our moods, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0740818818300537?casa_token=4CPDmuirRlcAAAAA:-7008IJWIawAD85BjnNIyJhqScOhD7Ov0Ju4bCqTvBy8WIB2Q0D-htnHoEHBiC2ZhO2_9Logtg\">regardless of age<\/a>. There are additional benefits if you help your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/284286\/reading_for_pleasure.pdf\">children enjoy books<\/a> over the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you enjoy listening to music, take this time to dust off your CDs or rearrange your digital music library. Share music, play an instrument, write lyrics, dance, or even just <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8455907\/\">listen to<\/a> as much music as you can to improve your physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few ideas. What\u2019s most important is to do something that engages your mind, helps you forget about your job, and allows for a respite before you return to work feeling h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ier and more energized than before.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. 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