According to research, 80% of people get depressed about the prospect of an upcoming vacation. At the same time, the seasonality is not important here, it's just that a modern person has forgotten how to properly rest.
Appreciate the working minute
Does it happen that while on vacation, you mentally return to professional problems, check your mail, worry about future planning meetings, there is an unreasonable fear of intrigues that colleagues may start while you are resting? There is a bit of an overkill in this, but throughout all the days of well-deserved rest, you remain taut like a spring.
Or another option. Weekends or vacations, and you get out of bed neither daylight nor dawn, make pancakes and are upset that no one is eating them. Then you start disassembling cabinets, doing laundry and general cleaning, firmly believing that this is the only way to spend your rest days.
Then you definitely have problems with the perception of free time. Scientifically sounds like SOW (Summer Office Withdrawal Syndrome) - leave on vacation syndrome. Or, in simple terms, the inability to take breaks.
Guilt complex
Often, not only the notorious inertia and inability to switch on time, but also the feeling of guilt make one behave this way. Sitting in a comfortable armchair with a book in hand or in a bubble bath, you start to think about the "uselessness of the lesson" and how many things can be redone. There is a keen sense of guilt for the minutes spent aimlessly. The reasons for this state may be unfulfilled plans or non-compliance with someone's expectations. At such moments, you should clearly understand that everyone has the right to rest and not reproach for the time spent on themselves.
Rest by the rules
Many behave on vacation like slaves released from galleys, only they forgot to take off the shackles. You can get rid of the "slave" syndrome if you follow the advice of Western psychologists.
1. Down with the wristwatch. Constant time control sets the pace of life. This is good during working hours, while on vacation it is better to let go of the situation “to be in time everywhere”, which will significantly help to relax. You will be very surprised at how quickly you get used to go without a watch and without thinking about what time it is.
2. Limit the time you spend doing household chores and the Internet. Replace social networks with live communication, your favorite hobbies and walks. Make a list of things you've always dreamed of doing, learning, or where to go. And every day look at this list and choose what you really would like today.
3. Relax at a calm pace. If your daily life is constant stress and stress, there is nothing wrong with enjoying your vacation. You do not have to run to the theater, park, oceanarium, pool, sea from early morning. You have every right to a relaxing vacation.
