Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone on Vacation Is Essential for Your Well-Being
Most people book a vacation to escape. But the question is, escape into what? Another electronic device, a comfortable recliner, a week of idleness? Inaction may be necessary, but if you're truly exhausted, being inactive won't help.
The Problem With "Fly and Flop" Travel
There is a kind of vacation that seems perfect. A fancy hotel, sunny afternoons by the pool, no agenda. For a few days, it does the trick. You unwind. But it's not quite enough, and people don't realize how flat the experience was until they're back at work a few Mondays later, stressed to the gills, and note that they feel exactly the same as they did pre-vacation.
Research published in the _Journal of Happiness Studies_ used psychometric tests to verify this, revealing that the mental health benefits of a vacat...








