It's never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we're on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won't check emails during our break. But we do. Being away from the workplace, and even in a new location, is often not enough to detach psychologically. We might still be thinking about a demanding project we raced to finish or even feel guilty about leaving others to cover for us.
It mightn't be spelt out by our employers but having phones and laptops can create an underlying expectation we are constantly available, even outside the usual work hours. This feeling of connection or "digital presenteeism", can impact our health by making us stressed, anxious and burnt out.
Switching off our work tools when we are out of the office or on leave can remove these problems as well as helping improve and enjoy our non-work activities and relationships.
Benefits of taking a break
Taking a break doesn't just feel good, it's been shown to benefit your health. A 2017 meta-analysis of 86 studies revealed taking holidays can lead to reduced stress and less exhaustion during the holiday period.
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Denis Explains His 'No Phone' Policy
Dune director feels phones may act as disruptions to the creative process on set
A Tribute To The Dowager Countess
Third Downton Abbey movie to pay tribute to late Dame Maggie Smith
YODELLING & JIVING WITH SHAMMI
A look at how the versatile and jovial actor indigenised James Dean and Elvis Presley while dancing with the (Indian) Beatles into thousands of hearts
Junaid speaks the Khan trio
Actor contemplates on how father Aamir, as also Shah Rukh, Salman stay on top
YJHD theatrical re-release in Jan
Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor starrer released in 2013
THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING A HOLIDAY
Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health
Dulquer & Rana's bromance is lit!
Lucky Baskhar actor lauds the Baahubali star for chasing excellence over stardom in career
Coffee may protect against head & neck cancer
Tea and decaffeinated coffee could also have a positive impact on the body
Can aerobics help with weight loss?
Researchers say yes; advise doing aerobics for 150 minutes a week to reduce waist, burn fat
Balance the cortisol levels for better strength gains
If you are hitting the gym hard but not seeing those strength gains you are after, cortisol might be the sneaky culprit. Known as the 'stress hormone,' cortisol isn't all bad; your body needs it for energy and focus. But when it's constantly high, cortisol can start to break down muscle instead of building it.
