You Deserve a Break!

A strong work ethic is great—until it backfires. If vacationing seems too "lazy," think of it as a needed strategy to stave off depression and disease.

Why You Need to Recharge

Your brain thrives after R&R

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/why-you-need-recharge

Are You a Workaholic?

Tips to loosen up

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/are-you-workaholic

Tips for a Calmer Trip

Your most important carry-on—the right mindset

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/tips-calmer-trip

The Power of Play

Having fun is no trivial pursuit.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/the-power-play

"Day 64: Successful, great, normal sex"

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/day-64-successful-great-normal-sex

Authenticity: Good or Evil?

At the core, who and what am I?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/authenticity-good-or-evil

How Stress Makes You Sick and Sad

The link between depression, anxiety, diabetes, and stress

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/how-stress-makes-you-sick-and-sad

The Importance of Vacations

Why Presidents (and all of us) need vacations.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/the-importance-vacations

Hitchhiking to Higher Ground

Transformation by travel

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/hitchhiking-higher-ground

When Jobs Take Over

The perils of career-centric living

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/when-jobs-take-over

Remember to Rest!

Multitasking can ruin a holiday.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/remember-rest

Vacation from a Needy Boss?

Don't succumb to separation anxiety

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/vacation-needy-boss

Overcoming Burnout

10 steps to regaining your sparkle

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/overcoming-burnout

Ditch the Sunscreen?

It's time for a more balanced view of sunshine

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/ditch-the-sunscreen

Not Just Any Long Weekend

Although holidays lose their meanings, Memorial Day once had one.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/not-just-any-long-weekend

Delegate, delegate, delegate....

Delegate, delegate, delegate...

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/delegate-delegate-delegate

Gone Fishin'

Why you can't afford to skip vacation

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/gone-fishin

One-upping Is a Mammalian Survival Strategy

The mammal brain releases serotonin when it feels superior.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/one-upping-is-mammalian-survival-strategy

Can't Get Away?

Here's how to de-stress in 6 seconds flat

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/cant-get-away

Dopamine and Vacations: 8 tips for enjoying your time off

Vacations can be stressful. Make this one refreshing and relaxing.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/you-deserve-break/dopamine-and-vacations-8-tips-enjoying-your-time