Happy Labor Day! Happiness on Vacation

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Hooray, you get Labor Day off! However, if you're like a lot of people, your actual holiday may be riddled with anxiety about...work?

A recent article in the New York Times explores the unfortunate reality that these days, it can be very hard to leave the working world behind, even for a few days. And if that few days is spent on a gorgeous beach in Cancun? That's a bummer!

What can we do to actually enjoy our time off? Again, it's about finding the balance that works for you. If you're constantly tethered to your Blackberry but supposed to be vacationing on a trip, try checking it just once in the morning and once in the evening for example.

It's also noted that often, the anticipation of an upcoming trip or activity actually creates more happiness than the event itself. The recommended solution? Schedule more vacations that are shorter in length, so you have more fun to look forward to. Hey, that works for us! Take a look at the article for more expert opinions on how to feel good about your time off.

Do you turn your smartphone off during vacations? What steps do you take to feel truly relaxed?

 

 

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