Do you come back from vacation feeling like you need another vacation?
If so, you're not alone—and according to the research, it's probably not because you took too little time off. It's because most of us have been taught to vacation in ways that don't actually maximize recovery.
In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I explore what decades of research from psychology and high-performance science tell us about how vacations really work—and why many of our assumptions are wrong.
You'll discover:
Why taking one long vacation each year may be less effective than several shorter breaks
Why vacation benefits fade much faster than most people realize
How detaching from work, relaxing, and having meaningful conversations have a bigger impact than your destination
Why the days before you leave and the days after you return are just as important as the vacation itself
A practical, evidence-based protocol for planning vacations that leave you genuinely refreshed instead of exhausted
Whether you're planning a summer holiday, a long weekend, or simply trying to avoid burnout, this episode will help you use the vacation days you already have in ways that improve your performance, well-being, and long-term resilience.
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