Signs You Need A Vacation

You need a vacation?

Of course, faced with this question, most people would respond with a resounding “YES”. However, this would be more related to a desire than a physiological need.

Yes, because taking a vacation is something we need (more than we think).

If at least one of the following symptoms sounds familiar to you, then you really should take a break:

1. Lack of emotion

Are you finding it increasingly difficult to get up in the morning? Can’t find something that catches your eye during the day?

Do you feel miserable every day, no matter what you do?

While this happens to people who have a job they don’t like, it’s a red light for those who are lucky enough to be in a job they’re passionate about (or were passionate about).

Several studies talk about the incidence of stress at work and how it affects women more.

2. Colds becoming more and more frequent

Stress reduces the immune system’s ability to defend itself against attacks from viruses and bacteria.

If you’ve been getting really sick lately and it’s taking you a long time to recover, it could be because your body can’t handle enemies.

3. Lack of creativity or focus

It all depends on the type of job or activity you have, but in general you have difficulty concentrating and coming up with brilliant ideas.

It’s been proven that people can’t stay focused for long, continuous periods. If this happens to us on the same day or throughout the week or month… Imagine a year without a vacation!

A short break will help you resume your tasks with greater productivity.

4. Feeling of oppression

Every situation dominates or overwhelms you, you can’t think clearly, and it’s very difficult to see things in perspective.

It is not always possible to be in control of a situation, but it is not normal for you to be unable to resolve anything and to be increasingly ineffective.

Without a doubt, this is an indicator that you need to get some air and rest out of the rut.

That way, you can have more clarity at work and make better decisions.

5. Depression and Anxiety

Both problems can be related to a lack of vacation.

Prolonged stress causes us to pay more attention to problems and bad things at work or in everyday life.

Furthermore, it is one of the triggers for depressive or anxious conditions.

6. Memory Problems

If your brain is overloaded, not only does it reduce your attention span, it also makes it harder to remember important things.

Did you forget a birthday? Didn’t you go to the doctor because you didn’t write it down in your diary?

Is it difficult for you to retain information? Don’t you remember what someone just told you?

Chronic stress reduces the size of an area of ​​the brain called the hippocampus, which is related to memory.

7. Irritability

Does everything bother you? Do you get angry about anything? Can’t have a quiet conversation with your partner, your family or your co-workers?

Irritation can be due to stress, tiredness or depression, but it is also a sign that you feel too pressured and need a good vacation.

8. Insomnia

It’s 3 am and your eyes are still wide open. There is nothing to help you sleep.

You’ve tried too many things and can’t sleep more than 2 hours straight. And when you do, nightmares wake you up immediately.

You wake up easily, turn over in bed, and wake up before the clock rings.

You’ve tried to sleep many hours at a time over the weekend, but it seems like you’re always sleepy. Insomnia is a problem you should take seriously.

Get out of your daily life, meditate, do some exercise that will help you release tension…

Sunbathing, breathing fresh air and looking at the horizon can be surefire remedies for sleep.

9. overeat

You have an appetite all the time, want to eat high-calorie, fried or sugary things, as soon as dinner is over, open the fridge to see what’s on…

Several studies have revealed that people with work or personal stress are more likely to have an episode of diabetes than those who feel calm.

Not taking a vacation can increase the production of hormones that encourage us to eat, such as ghrelin.

The body “asks” for unhealthy food and in larger quantities. Furthermore, it requires fast energy and increases insulin resistance.

10. Lack of interest in your hobbies

If until recently you enjoyed going to the gym, studying English, going to a painting class, learning gardening or any other activity and now you are looking for any excuse to skip or leave for the next day, it may be because you are very tired and your brain needs a break.

11. Personal problems

If you haven’t seen your friends, parents or uncles in a long time, if the people next to you tell you they’ve noticed that you’re too changed or worn out, if you just think about sleeping all weekend… There’s no other choice but take a well-deserved vacation.

So pay attention to the signals your body sends you. You need a vacation?