How to Use All Your Vacation — And Really Unplug

When was the last time you really took a sustained break from work? No emails. No calls. No taking care of that one little thing. For most of us — particularly in the United States -- it's been too long. As we head into the end-of-year holidays, we asked University of Texas psychology professor Art Markman and Cornell University associate professor Kaitlin Wooley to explain why it's so important to take real vacations (or even staycations) and how individuals, bosses, and organizations can do a better job of making them happen.

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How to Use All Your Vacation — And Really Unplug

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A conversation with psychologist Art Markman and associate professor Kaitlin Woolley on why we need to take breaks more than ever.

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December 07, 2021

When was the last time you really took a sustained break from work?  No emails. No calls. No taking care of that one little thing.  For most of us — particularly in the United States — it’s been too long. As we head into the end-of-year holidays, we asked University of Texas psychology professor Art Markman and Cornell University associate professor Kaitlin Wooley to explain why it’s so important to take real vacations (or even staycations) and how individuals, bosses, and organizations can do a better job of making them happen.

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