According to Jacques Forest, a psychologist and professor at Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec in Montreal,<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery study on recovery shows that having a psychological break from work is important for mental health. Just as life is made up of sleep-wake cycles, it is necessary to alternate between working periods and breaks, so you can focus your thoughts on something else.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n What are the health benefits of taking a vacation?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cEven without any specific task to be accomplished, our brain still consumes 20% of our body\u2019s resources. This accounts for only 5% less than if it had a mental calculation to perform or if it were concentrating on a problem. \u201c<\/em>, explained Francis Eustache<\/strong>, neuropsychologist and president of the Conseil Scientifique de l’Observatoire B2V des M\u00e9moires (Scientific Council of the B2V Memory Observatory).<\/p>\n According to the specialist,\u201cit is essential when both personal and collective decisions must be made. It is important to take a break from an excessively loud and invasive present, to dream, to imagine, to take a step back, before the chaos of the return from summer holidays.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Researchers in organisational psychology indicate that full recovery requires a psychological break and switching up our thoughts. In summary, you need to do something enjoyable to take your mind off things.<\/p>\n Did you know?<\/strong> A study conducted by INSEE (French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) indicates that \u201c<\/strong>the daily activities which are most appreciated are those that are done during our free time.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As such, surveys reveal that outdoor activities like walking or going to the beach are among the most enjoyable for respondents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you looking for a great place to unplug this summer?<\/strong> Guadeloupe awaits your visit with its sunny beaches on what is truly an island paradise. Perfect for enjoying the outdoors and giving your mind a break! In Bouillante, you can also discover Hotel Les Galets Rouges, a high-end establishment located just a stone\u2019s throw away from Bain de Cur\u00e9.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See you soon! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" According to Jacques Forest, a psychologist and professor at Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec in Montreal, \u201cEvery study on recovery shows that having a psychological break from work is important for mental health. Just as life is made up of sleep-wake cycles, it is necessary to alternate between working periods and breaks, so you can focus your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":421,"featured_media":586,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n\nHealth benefits of taking a vacation <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Time-off, in particular during the summer holidays, is often synonymous with unplugging, taking a break from our usual routine and all the little worries of everyday life.<\/h3>\n
How do you give your mind a break?<\/strong><\/h2>\n