I've just finished reading the most interesting article written by a Canadian physician, Dr. Mel Borins, concerning health and holidays. Though written quite a number of years ago, it has a clear message and is relevant for many of us, today.
In the article he talks about the ideal work setting for him, where he would have his practice in one building, and right next door, he would have a travel agency. Allow me to quote from his article.
"I've always wanted to open up a travel consulting service next to my medical practice to counsel people regarding travel for health. In this office I would take a complete history, do a physical examination and appropriate diagnostic tests, and then according to your situation, I would prescribe an appropriate vacation. I would take into consideration, your age, state of health, financial capability, goals and needs. If you were out of shape, then trekking in the mountains might get you down to your ideal weight, stimulate your cardiovascular system, and tighten your flabby muscles. If you were suffering from burnout or working too hard, then flopping down in an isolated island without television might help rekindle the fire. If you were feeling spiritually drained, then spending a few weeks in a Yoga ashram or a Tibetan monastery or a Christian retreat might help you revive your spiritual connection and put you back on a spiritual path."
Sadly, a breakdown in our health is often attributable to our failure to take breaks from work. It is a sad reality that not enough people realise this.
Think about the last time you took a holiday. When was it? Where was it? What did you do? How did you relax? I suspect that by now, quite a few of you will be cringing, realising that it's been a long time.
You see many of us have lapsed into workaholic lifestyles. Not much 'style' about it, is there? The reality is that very few of us actually plan to become workaholics, but many of us end up being so. It just sort of creeps up on us, like old age, and wrinkles, and DEATH! So how about you think seriously about what you'd rather?
There is a common agreement in the health profession, that having vacations is vital to our general health and wellbeing. Working excessively long hours at work, and bringing more work home is impacting greatly on our welfare.
So if your life is one of taxiing children around, rushing to work, staying late, and bringing work home, then a holiday is vital if you don't want to end up in a doctor's surgery a hospital bed, or worse still, a graveyard!
Taking regular vacations forces us to relax and get out of the daily routines that are our stressors. They are a sound way of recharging our batteries, getting our blood pumping, allowing us to participate in a sport, and disconnecting ourselves from our regular stress-filled living.
And here is a wonderful advantage you may not have thought of. If you do take a break, you may well find yourself re-connecting with your family. That's certainly something worth considering
You know, holidays are not about getting into debt, staying at five-star holidays resorts, and pursuing opulent overseas travel. They are about people, about living in the now, and about returning home feeling relaxed, with memories that will last a lifetime. Go on! The time is NOW! Take a holiday!
Author Resource:
Maria Rattray invites you to embrace a lifestyle that affords time freedom. Work from home and say goodbye to those endless traffic jams. Join Me Here:=> www.freedompursuits.com.au/getaway
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