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Vacation is defined as taking a break from your day to day life!

Vacations are imperative to your well being and here is why:

Where Vacations Originate from:

Vacations date back to the 18th century, where students were the first to experience a “break” from their regular routine of school life. It was not at that time, an opportunity to hang out with your friends and go to the lake, kids were often working the family business, farm or helping with chores.

Around the 19th century, the form of vacation as we know it began to take shape. It was mainly enjoyed by the privileged upper class, most predominately for the wives and children to “get away from it all” and enjoy themselves without daily stressors.

As time passed, the middle class began to embrace the tradition known as a vacation. Families and people began to take holidays away from their work and this created a shift in the working class family.

Why Vacations are Important:

Everyday more and more stress is piled upon us. Stress is THE leading factor relating to unhappiness, distress and illness. People as a society are dealing with more now than ever! The demands of work, family, kids and our personal lives need balance, clarity and perspective. Vacations create a space vacuum where one can reassess their lives, values and focus on what is important, not what others tell you to deem as important.

How Vacations Can Benefit You:

Vacations help your family to become closer and remind you of the deeper love that exists between you. They provide fun and laughter, as the focus of your energy becomes intertwined with each other. You can also, gain a deeper understanding into any concerns or problems you may be experiencing, and replace it with clarity and love, through a calmer mind.

Why You Need to Take a Vacation NOW!

Even if you feel that one is not necessary, you should really take a vacation! Even if a vacation to you, one that you find affordable is renting a hotel room for a weekend, do it! You will gain greater clarity, a calmer mind and a clearer sense of self. There has never been a better time to take a vacation. Do it, for your family, your friends, work and most importantly your sanity!