Make it a quickie
August 16, 2010 at 10:50 AM 2 comments
Besides the time leading up to a vacation being the most happy time, it seems that taking frequent short vacations rather than a longer holiday once a year, for example, makes you happier, too. (Show this research to that boss of yours who frowns upon your short vacation requests!). It appears that your excitement wanes over the duration of your vacay–so that mojito you’re sipping by the ocean on day 10 just isn’t as enjoyable as the few you’d have had during a three-day getaway.
Entry filed under: Swellbeing. Tags: getaway, happiness, vacation.
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Adrienne Brown | August 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Perfect ammo for anyone booking a holiday (or a few!), thanks for sharing! I think I’ll send this to my boss AND my husband now… :)
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