Why you should never feel guilty for taking a vacation

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I'm On Vacation But I Feel Guilty About It
I'm On Vacation But I Feel Guilty About It


So, after long work hours and even longer hours taking care of the family, you're finally getting some well deserved R&R. The sad thing about it however, is that in today's wired society it can be very difficult to leave work behind.

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When you take a vacation, it's actually not much of a vacation considering how much we're checking our emails, working remotely, etc. On top of that, taking time away from our job is making us feel ridiculously guilty and for some reason, we just can't help it! So, can we ever really power down and relax? Or is vacation guilt just inevitably too much to bear?

Well, listen closely -- because we're here to list a few reasons why you should never, EVER feel guilty about taking a vacation.

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1) Vacations can improve your physical health

2) Time away from family and friends may strengthen your relationships with them

3) Time off can improve your work productivity

4) Vacations can make you value and appreciate your job a little more

5) Taking a vacation every now and then can make you a happier, overall more enjoyable person

6) Lastly -- You deserve it! (You really do).

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