It’s often not a surprise that many Filipino remote workers force themselves to work even when they absolutely can’t.
Considering the increasing prices of necessities, missing a day at work means losing a portion of your salary.
And most of the working population cannot afford that.
As a result, remote workers hesitate to take time off unless it’s necessary.
However, what are the consequences if you don’t?
Why is it Important to Take Some Time Off?
You may be hesitant to take time off for several reasons.
While it’s sometimes unavoidable, working too much too often leads to a high level of stress.
Newsflash: overworking can literally kill you.
And what could help you overcome this?
Take a vacation. It’s critical for both your sanity and survival.
Benefits of Taking a Vacation
So, what do you get when you take the time off?
Here are some of the benefits.
Reduces Stress Levels
Stress is an inevitable part of life and can actually motivate you to reach goals.
But again, too much of anything is bad.
As such, one way to address chronic stress is to go on that much-needed vacation. This way, you get to leave all the pressure and stress behind, even if just for a short while.
Spending time in nature is also good for your health.
Improves Your Mindfulness
When you are too stressed out, it often leads to poor concentration and thus affects your overall work performance.
Taking a break from your job—even for just a few short days—enhances your mindfulness.
Spending time in new, unfamiliar surroundings impels you to be in the moment.
Boosts Your Heart Health
Of course, a good dose of time off is good for your heart.
This way, you lower your risk of contracting metabolic syndrome, which is a group of conditions that increases your risk of heart disease.
Now that you know the benefits of going on a vacation, how do you know that you need to take one?
Signs You Need to Take a Break
If you catch yourself feeling any of these, you should probably request time off.
Lack of Energy or Motivation
Once you start dreading going to work or you can’t even muster the energy to go, it could be time to take a break.
Poor Sleeping Schedule
Either you sleep too much or not enough. (Or none at all!)
This is your body telling you that you are working too much.
Poor Work Performance
As previously mentioned, a high-stress environment can affect your performance at work.
You might often end up making too many mistakes that can affect the company’s bottom line.
Physical Symptoms
Stress can sometimes manifest itself with physical symptoms.
You might start feeling lightheaded or even get stomach aches that won’t go away.
When you do start feeling bad, don’t ignore it. It means your body’s in need of some time off.
Paid Time Off
Don’t feel guilty or scared about going on a vacation since it’s among your rights as an employee.
Best believe that it can be very beneficial to you and your work as it can result in increased productivity and a happier you overall.
On that note, if you want to experience having flexibility and control over your work schedule, you might want to consider becoming a remote worker.
Remote Staff is regularly updating its job listings, so you are sure to find a position that best fits you.
The company also strongly advocates for a healthy work-life balance. If this is something you’re after, then register with us today!
