Science has a certainty of vacations. They do not bring the same profits depending on how we organize them. According to a meta -analysis published in 2025 that brings together several studies on the subject, it is possible to obtain beneficial effects up to Six weeks After the end of his vacation … whenever he respects certain principles.
Drama
For this, a method developed in a scientific study dating from 2014 (and resumed in other research works since) has proven to have proven to be himself. The drama model gathers 5 dimensions (in English):
• Detection (detachment): It is a matter of abandoning mentally.
• Relaxation (relaxation): It is advisable to reduce speed, breathe, rest.
• Autonomy (autonomy): It is about finding autonomy at your time, that is, choosing how you organize your days.
• Teacher (teacher): Learning to progress can be very beneficial. “You must choose activities that take it out of your comfort zone, where you will discover something else, even at a level for beginners,” recommends the psychologist, who ensures that this can have an impact on creativity.
• Meaning (meaning): This implies re -connecting to what matters to you, doing activities that do it well and makes sense to you.
• Affiliation (belonging): It is important to spend time with your loved ones. “Take the time to cultivate the essential bond with the people who count for you, even if these people live far, this is an opportunity to have quality exchanges, even by phone,” says Jean-Christophe Villette.
Memory, concentration, well -being, creativity …
Needless to say, but, of course, it is essential to disconnect from work to enjoy the benefits of vacations in the body. As Jean-Christophe Villette explains, it is equivalent to preparing his departure well, making a passage to a relay colleague, to make sure not to be disturbed. He also advises to eliminate professional applications from his phone, or even make a “digital” 48 hours.
So, if you have ensured to follow the drama method well, you can expect a series of benefits in your health and even in your work productivity.
“They also allow to stimulate their creativity, especially if you have made new experiences, such as going to a new place or trying an activity for the first time,” he continues.
Reduce stress (even on vacation)
Finally, the stress level is reduced. But be careful, it is not until the beginning of the school year, the stress rises in front of the mountain of tasks that awaits you. “Stress is the perception of an imbalance between what we perceive the limitations and what one perceives of its ability to face this subject,” decipher the psychologist.
That is why he also advises to direct his return and resume softly. Therefore, recommend spaced quotes and “Santuarize half a day when you return to read your emails, order themprioritize, become aware of problems. “
Source: BFM TV
