You Might Need a Break

Have you ever woken up and just wished you could stay in bed? Maybe you’ve felt the need to be away from people you see daily. Or maybe you over-stress the little things. This might be a sign you need a break from your everyday activities. You must take breaks for your mental health. It doesn’t have to be a whole vacation; it could be a day where you could just reset.  

Some people don’t think mental health days are necessary. It is proven that mental health days, or breaks, could help reduce stress and anxiety. This gives you a chance to clear your mind of things that could cause stress, such as work. Not stepping away from stress could cause health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, headaches, or even strokes. This could all be prevented by taking a day off.  

Taking a break doesn’t necessarily mean spending your money on a whole vacation, it could simply be staying home and cleaning your home or staying in bed, catching up on your favorite show. Maybe you could go on a walk with your dog or a friend. You could do anything that makes you feel relaxed and clears your mind. Resetting could improve many things.  

After taking a mental health break, people tend to be able to focus and function better. Taking a break could improve your sleep if you are struggling with sleeping because you are not as stressed and overstimulated. It could not only help you mentally, but also physically. Your body projects the stress its going through. This could help the neck, back, shoulders, and headaches that you’ve been having. If these are things you are experiencing, it is your body telling you that you need a break.