I've just finished reading the most interesting article written by a Canadian physician, Dr. Mel Borins, concerning health and holidays. Though written quite a number of years ago, it has a clear message and is relevant for many of us, today.
In the article he talks about the ideal work setting for him, where he would have his practice in one building, and right next door, he would have a travel agency. Allow me to quote from his article.
"I've always wanted to open up a travel consulting service next to my medical practice to counsel people regarding travel for health. In this office I would take a complete history, do a physical examination and appropriate diagnostic tests, and then according to your situation, I would prescribe an appropriate vacation. I would take into consideration, your age, state of health, financial capability, goals and needs. If you were out of shape, then trekking in the mountains might get you down to your ideal weight, stimulate your cardiovascular system, and tighten your flabby muscles. If you were suffering from burnout or working too hard, then flopping down in an isolated island without television might help rekindle the fire. If you were feeling spiritually drained, then spending a few weeks in a Yoga ashram or a Tibetan monastery or a Christian retreat might help you revive your spiritual connection and put you back on a spiritual path."
The reality is that for many of us, health problems occur due to burnout. Sadly, many people might not be aware of this, but it is often the case.
Cast your mind back to the last time you told your boss you were going on leave. Can't remember? In other words, it's been a very long time.
The fact is that many of us are unhealthily bound up in our work, so that over time, we have simply failed to notice the stealth by which management has taken more than its fair share of our life's pie! Is there a wake-uo call here?
There is a common agreement in the health profession, that having vacations is vital to our general health and wellbeing. Working excessively long hours at work, and bringing more work home is impacting greatly on our welfare.
So if your life is one of taxiing children around, rushing to work, staying late, and bringing work home, then a holiday is vital if you don't want to end up in a doctor's surgery a hospital bed, or worse still, a graveyard!
Taking regular vacations forces us to relax and get out of the daily routines that are our stressors. They are a sound way of recharging our batteries, getting our blood pumping, allowing us to participate in a sport, and disconnecting ourselves from our regular stress-filled living.
And here's a plus! Maybe, just maybe, in taking a break, you might learn to re-connect with your partner and children, for the reality is, there is far more disconnectedness in our lives today than ever before, something that really needs addressing.
You know, holidays are not about breaking the budget, or spending excessively. They are about you, your family, relieving stress, and looking back fondly at memories you have created. Is it time to take a holiday?
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