Summer vacation
Summer vacation
recharge
Summer vacation is not just a break, it's a chance to recharge and come back stronger.
Italians celebrate Ferragosto, from the Latin Feriae Augusti - the festivals of the Emperor Augustus, when Roman summer festivals took place.
The whole country takes a long break. Ferragosto is an untouchable vacation period for Italians, two weeks preceding August 15th or the two following. Because so many crops are harvested in late summer, Ferragosto festivities often feature large gatherings of family and friends around the dining table.
It's a time to PAUSE, to BE.
A break from work is extremely important. Studies have shown that taking a break during the summer can:
reduce stress by removing people from the activities and environments that they associate with demands and anxiety
improve mood due to an increased exposure to the sun (boosts our vitamin D levels)
give you a chance to re-set and evaluate your routines, choosing which ones to carry forward for a good fall and winter
allow you to move more, break free from your sedentary life and reset your exercise routine
People who don't take a break, find it hard to maintain their energy, creativity, problem solving. They start to feel lethargic, exhausted and overwhelmed.
Summer is also a time to reflect, to learn something new, to gain life experiences by traveling or doing community service.
Summer is a time to be outdoors, to read or write, to slow down.
Every summer has a story to tell, just listen.
Take a true mental health break. Without the guilt.
The purpose of taking a vacation is to get away and enjoy yourself – so do that, and leave work matters for when you return. That way, you'll come back to the office feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to tackle the tasks that await.
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