Consumption

The need for leave is currently stronger than ever! The boundaries between home and work are blurring and this brings with it the necessary stress and fatigue. "Taking holidays is indispensable for good health," Lode Godderis told us earlier. He is professor of occupational medicine at KU Leuven and general director of IDEWE, the external service for protection and prevention at work.

"Studies previously showed that not taking a holiday is pernicious for your health, both mentally and physically. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases and mental health problems lurk around the corner. Such a period of leave is a time when you can regain peace of mind and do activities you enjoy. This way, you can recharge your batteries."

With these 5 tips, you will probably manage to 'de-connect'.
Take enough holidays
To get away from it all, a person needs 3 weeks of holiday. So instead of spreading out leave days, opt for one longer holiday period. You are then much more likely to be able to mentally and physically disconnect from work.
Prepare for your absence
Inform colleagues, clients ... and make sure you have the necessary handovers and back-ups.
By calling in out of office in time, you can finish up quietly.
Determine your own availability
Openly discuss your reachability and keep yourself to agreements made.
Turn off notifications on your smartphone
You can temporarily delete apps or turn off notifications if necessary. Work-related e-mails or instant messages can be missed on holiday!
Get as much out of your holiday as possible
Do the things you like to do! And that is entirely up to you! You can make a list of the things you would like to do; it is then more likely that you will do them this time.

(FVDV for Tagtik/Source: IDEWE/Illustration picture: Unsplash)