Why you should take a vacation – and how to get the most out of it, with Jessica de Bloom, PhD, and Sarah Pressman, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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Long-Term Effects of Holidays on Health and Relationships
Domestic holidays of 5 days, winter sports holidays of a week, and long holidays of 3 weeks have similar short-term effects on health and well-being, but there may be additional long-term effects that were not captured./nCouple experiences and family memories created on holidays can have long-lasting positive effects on relationships and perspectives./nFor some people, the benefits of a holiday can last a few weeks but may depend on having a good job./nThere may be strategies to extend the happy feeling after returning home from a holiday.
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