Haralambos Geroulanos, on Why You Need to Take a Vacation

No matter what your career is or what position you hold, taking vacation is invaluable. You might feel like you simply cannot take the time off, but with careful planning and proper communication, you can. No job is so demanding that it requires your presence every day of the year. Without taking proper vacation time, it’s much more likely you’ll end up burnt out and unable to effectively do your job. Taking just a few days off can improve your productivity for weeks or months at a time and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle any issue.

High job satisfaction

When you take time off, you’ll find that you have a much higher degree of job satisfaction. Instead of spending all of your time at work and stressing out, taking time off lets you step back and get a well-deserved break. You’ll return to work appreciative of your job and feeling happier being there.

Less chance of burnout

If you spend too much time working and never take time off, you’ll find that you reach a point where you simply burn out. Being able to take time off and relax, even if it’s just to take a staycation instead of traveling somewhere, makes burnout less likely and provides you with a chance to regroup and recover.

Time to think

Even if you’re traveling and enjoying your vacation, part of your mind still processes projects and upcoming tasks at work. There’s nothing we can do to stop this process; it’s a natural part of being human. However, it doesn’t have to be negative; taking time off of work makes it easier to think over problems and find solutions when you step away from the office for a bit. You’re more likely to have fresh ideas or solutions when you return to work.

More productivity

Though you’re taking time off from work, you’re ultimately going to be more productive than you would be if you were continuously working and stressed out. When you’re getting close to being burned out, you’ll only be working at a portion of your max productivity level. Taking time to rest allows you to be even more productive and at your best.

Benefits everyone else

Many articles talk about how taking time off directly affects the person taking the vacation, but there are also benefits to other employees and the company as a whole. If you’re in management, time off means you can better manage your team once you return and you’ll avoid burning out and leaving them hanging. As a regular employee, you’re getting more done for the company once you return. No matter who you are, it’s important to take time off from work.

About the Author

Haralambos "Bob" Geroulanos is an experienced businessman who has dedicated years to building a strong real estate company and giving back to his local community. Now a retiree, Bob Geroulanos has spent his life following the ideals of hard work, perseverance, and the love and support of others. Bob is passionate about education and has made giving back to education in the local community a main priority of his philanthropic work. He's focused especially on The Greek School of Plato, a community school that helps further the awareness of Hellenic culture and help people in the Brooklyn community learn more about that culture. Haralambos's children have attended this school, as have his grandchildren. Haralambos Bob Geroulanos hopes to continue to patronize this school and further cultural education in Brooklyn.