Briefly explain how going on vacation with family and friends reduces stress

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that vacations with family and friends reduce stress more than solo trips. The study looked at over 1,000 participants from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Business travelers are constantly subjected to stress and tension. A stressful working environment, coupled with long hours, heavy workloads and little leisure time can take a toll on their health and deteriorate their relationships with friends, family and colleagues. Vacations are the means of escaping this circle of stress and allow people to get away from it all. By repairing one’s relationships with their loved ones and rest and relaxation, vacations help reduce stress levels, making traveling easier. With so many vacation packages currently available to choose from in this age of online shopping, business travelers can plan their vacations easily and select the size of their vacations according to the scarcity of time and money they have.  

Going on vacation with family and friends is a great way to reduce stress. It’s a time where you get to spend time with the people you love, in an environment that is relaxing and fun. This helps to reduce stress because it allows you to take a break from your everyday life and just focus on having fun.

Going on vacation with family and friends can reduce stress in several ways.

First, it provides a good opportunity to get away from work and relax. Second, it gives you the chance to be with people who you don’t have to rush off to work or school, so you can spend more quality time together. Third, it helps reduce stress by giving you something to look forward to when life gets tough.

Health Benefits of Spending Time with Family

Improves Mental Health

When we spend time with family—especially face-to-face communication, as opposed to digital—it significantly reduces the occurrence of depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. Being physically present with loved ones creates a strong emotional support to buoy you up through life’s challenges. 

Helps Children Perform Well Academically

On average, kids who are spending time with family, tend to do better in school. They learn communication skills and the importance of education. When needed, assisting with assignments or new concepts reinforces the fact that their success is important to you. Even just asking about their day and what they’re learning will show your children how much you care. 

Lowers Risk Of Behavioral Problems

Children who are spending time with their family have shown less risk of behavioral issues, such as violence and substance abuse. When they receive positive attention for positive behaviors, it increases their desire to continue those healthy patterns. Being with family and doing activities together also provides an outlet for pent-up emotions that could otherwise lead to unhealthy decisions. Family is so important when it comes to a child (or teenager) bringing problems to you, because your advice can allow them to become better equipped to cope with problems and make positive choices. 

Boosts Self-Confidence

Spending time with family builds confidence for all of its members. Parents can teach children to build self-esteem through specific skills such as problem solving and communication. They can also model the ability to love oneself without degrading others. For parents and children, confidence grows simply with the knowledge that they are valued and appreciated by their loved ones. 

Helps Kids Learn Future Parenting Skills

The memories you create together will instill in children a desire to foster that same loving atmosphere in their own future homes. Family is so important because, through your example, your kids learn important caregiving skills that they can use one day. They may even practice now by copying your behaviors when they interact with siblings. 

Teaches Effective Conflict Resolution

When we spend time with family it is fun, but it can be difficult, too. When conflicts arise, you can’t just walk away for good. You’re in this together, so you have to work together to solve the issues that come up. Spending time with family teaches interpersonal communication skills including healthy, constructive ways to discuss, debate, and solve problems. 

Reduces Stress 

Those with strong family healthy relationships tend to seek out healthier coping mechanisms for stress—such as confiding in friends and family—instead of other unhealthy outlets. This establishes a habit of talking through problems together to relieve stress and find effective solutions. 

Stress also significantly affects aspects of physical health, such as fatigue, blood pressure, and heart health. The Annals of Behavioral Medicine conducted a study that found when people discussed hardships in their lives with a friend beside them (instead of alone), they had lowered pulse and blood pressure readings.