12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
2. You're having trouble sleeping
Whether you're having trouble falling asleep or waking up at 3:00 every morning, sleep issues can be a symptom of overwork and stress, or it can be a signal that you're too focused on your work at the expense of everything else, he explains.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
3. When you begin missing important events in your personal life
If you find yourself having missed too many family dinners, school concerts, or family outings, it could be a clue that you need to reconnect with your family during some much needed vacation time, says Kerr.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
4. You're starting to make more mistakes at work
"Whether it's errors on financial reports or customer transactions, if you find you're making more mistakes than usual, it could be a sign you need to reboot your mental hardware," Kerr says.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
5. You're no longer enthusiastic about your work
If you're not as excited to get into work on a Monday morning as you once were, or you dread a work activity that you once enjoyed, you probably need a break. "If you feel your work spirit flagging, and can't remember what it is that made you love your job, then it might be time to get away," he adds.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
6. You've lost your sense of humor
Here's a solid sign: You find yourself not laughing as easily as you once did, or you find it harder to "find the funny" in challenging work situations, says Kerr.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
7. Molehills routinely become mountains
Things that you could easily shrug off in the past or manage effectively now seem like insurmountable obstacles, Kerr explains. "A lack of healthy perspective on issues can definitely be a sign you need to recalibrate your mental settings."
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
8. Your entire life revolves around your work
If your entire identity is wrapped into your work — so much so that you've forgotten who the real you is — then it's time for a vacation, he says.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
9. You can only think about work to the exclusion of most other things in your life
When you spend most of your off hours thinking or talking about work, it could be a sign you need to refocus with a vacation, says Kerr.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
10. You start making unhealthy choices to cope with stress
"Reaching for a glass of wine as soon as you're in the door from work, overeating, or forgoing your normal exercise routine, can all be signs you need to shake things up with a vacation," Kerr says.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
11. Your downtime isn't down enough
"Rather than going for a run or participating in fun activities in your off hours, all you can manage to do is drag yourself to your couch when you get home because your energy level is so depleted that you're not getting the health and wellness benefits from your off time the way you should be," he says.
12 signs you desperately need a vacation from work
12. You daydream about anything but work
"Whe you find yourself daydreaming at work more and more about winning the lottery or dream vacations rather than focusing on your goals or demonstrating concern for your company's goals and well-being, it's time to book a trip," Kerr says.
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