It’s a sad reflection on modern working life in the UK that
research shows that the majority of us have some unused holiday at the end of
most years. So the thought of even a short glamping break in a luxury shepherds
hut in West Sussex has real appeal to many people coping with the hustle and
bustle of urban life in major cities like London. And it’s even more important to take the
chance to take time off when you see the evidence of how not taking a holiday
can upset your physical as well as your mental health. Here are some of the major health benefits of
taking that country break.
Relieving Stress
Stress can be a great motivator, helping people get through
the work when they’re under pressure, but maintaining levels of stress over
extended periods has serious detrimental effects. Experts have shown that 80% of workers overly
stressed for at least part of their working lives, and 70% of referrals to the
doctor are attributed to stress-related conditions. Holidays in the country are recognised as a
great antidote and quickly reduce stress levels, keeping an individuals’ good
health intact and preventing the dreaded burnout.
Improving Creativity
Taking it easy in the rural areas in West Sussex, especially
the South Downs and along the coast around Chichester, allows the mind to relax
and creative thoughts to flow more freely.
So a holiday, especially glamping in a luxury shepherds hut really boosts
creativity, the change of pace allowing people to view the everyday world in a
fresh way. When people get to enjoy
this clarity, clearer thinking and increased creatively result from
disconnecting from the work environment for a while.
Boost emotional stability in a Luxury Shepherds Hut in Chichester
Too much time at the office, no matter if it’s because you
have to or you really enjoy it and actually want to, can leave you feeling tired
and run-down. Getting away from it all with a glamping stay in the Sussex
countryside around Chichester can be the perfect anti-dote and a real chance to
re-charge your batteries. The calming environment
of somewhere like a luxury shepherds hut, however, can put you back on an even
keel and prevent outbursts or “did I really say that to my colleague?” moments.
Improve Confidence
Much researcher has shown that it is normal for people to return
from a country holiday with a renewed sense of self. They feel refreshed, and thereafter
tend to approach life and work with more vigour, and with a tendency to
projects tackle with gusto rather than just settling for an easy approach.
Improves Clarity
It’s a simple physical reality that the human body requires
downtime. Not allowing for this over a
period of time results in the individual quite literally running down, so when
people ignore the human natural cycle of alertness and fatigue (which come in
90 minute periods), they’re not allowing for the body’s fundamental need to
reboot. While short breaks are good,
longer getaways allow a person to fully recharge, which in turn improves mental
alertness and the ability to think clearly.
Holds Off Low Moods
Continued exposure to deadlines and high-pressure
environments results in stress, which can really dampen an individuals’ mood. Removing yourself from this environment with
a country holiday can reverse irritable, depressed or anxiety-ridden moods to
ones that reflect a more calm and relaxed outlook.
Reduce Coughs and Colds
It may seem like an old-wives tale, but getting away for a
few days really does help keep your body healthy. Medical research has proven that continual,
or chronic, stress can seriously depress the immune system and compromise bodily
function. In the most severe
circumstances, even the genetic material of our cells can become disrupted when
placed under too much stress.
Improve Bonds & Relationships
Time spent with a partner and family in the relaxing
environment experienced during a country break in Sussex and Chichester allows
you to bond in ways that are far more important than the usual “how was your
day?” discussions. Experts have discovered that time together during a holiday
builds personal bonds and increases family integration.
Save the Company Money
It’s often overlooked that staying healthy and in a better
frame of mind by taking time off work is in fact a good way to improve
company’s bottom line. It’s a simple fact that over-stressed employees can end
up being off work for long periods as a result of the physical and mental
health problems that resulted from too much time on the job. So that stay in a
luxury shepherds hit can make all the difference.
Finding Inspiration
Blue sky thinking is something of a modern jargon favourite,
but it quite literally does work. A
countryside break, or time spent on the beach under a bright blue sky frees the
mind of the usual clutter and allows time for free thinking. Under these conditions inspiration will often
just emerge and the best ideas appear.
So taking time away from the usual routine doesn’t need to involve
the expense of a trip to Vegas or 4 star luxury in London. Simply taking a few days out in the simple
comforts of a luxury shepherds hut, where
you soak up the peace and quiet of a rural setting, can be just what the doctor
ordered.