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Getting back to work after a vacation

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After a vacation, sometimes it can be hard to ease back into things at your workplace. Here are some tips to make the transition easier:

  1. Get organized before you gofamily-beach-vacation-back-view-happy-tropical-summer-53058654
  2. Plan to ease back into it.
  3. Enjoy looking at vacation reminders (such as photos you took).
  4. Focus on the positive.
  5. Set new goals and look forward to reaching them.
  6. Plan your next vacation.

For more information about the importance of taking vacations, visit your free EFAP resources by clicking this link and entering “Dalhousie” in the search bar.

The importance of taking a vacation

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It might seem that most people take their vacation time and understand the importance and benefits of taking time off work – but this is incorrect. Most North Americans do not use their entire vacation time during the year due to fear of falling behind and other concerns. However, there are many proven benefits to taking vacation time, such as the following:

  1. Stress reduction in general and on the jobvacation-time-9650491
  2. Better focus and increased productivity
  3. Heart health (lower risk of coronary heart disease and lower blood pressure)
  4. An increase in happiness
  5. Better sleep and more energy at work
  6. An improvement in work-life balance, as you are allocating more time to yourself and your family rather than your employer

Source: Occupational Safety Group Inc.

Warm-weather ideas to bring the family together

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  1. Bicycling: there are many trails and opportunities in Halifax to have a family bike ride during a warm-weer-58100684day with nice weather.
  2. Checking out the local community center: they often have sports leagues that people of all ages can join for a low cost.
  3. Festivals, exhibitions, or trips to the countryside: getting out to the Valley or out of the city can be great to explore new activities and seeing what else Nova Scotia can offer.
  4. Museums: the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic or the Discovery Centre are fun and educational opportunities to bring the family together.
  5. Parks: luckily, there are many parks in the HRM that are family and pet-friendly. Getting out and enjoying the nice weather can be good for the mind and soul!
  6. Rollerblading: whether it be out on the street or at the Emera Oval, rollerblading can be fun and challenging for all family members!
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