Researchers have spotted connections between vacations and lower stress, a healthier heart rate and increased creativity. And there's some evidence that those benefits can linger for weeks.
Research also suggests that they do wear off eventually, particularly if you have a high-stress job. But, you can build in habits to prolong that well-being. Here's how to do it.
The first step, Dr. Pressman said, is to reflect on your vacation: What did you love doing the most? Was it family dinners with great conversations? Was it daily naps? Then, try to find a mini version of that.
If you loved biking on vacation, she said, start with a weekly bike ride. If you loved exploring, meet a friend in a new town or neighborhood and act like a tourist.
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