Did you also go on vacation stressed?

If you are reading this, I have already been on vacation for four days. I worked ahead for a change. I made stress-avoiding attempts. For example, I prepared everything that needed to go a week in advance in a separate room. It saves hassle and also contributes to the anticipation. Usually, I scramble everything together at the last minute and find out on the spot that we forgot the kids' swimsuits. Or I have thought of everything for everyone, except for myself. I wanted to do it differently this time. Just once not stepping onto the plane with sweat on your brow.

But what turns out? Being stressed going on vacation is actually good for people. That says René Diekstra, and he knows what he's talking about. Vacation is a major cause of stress. You might almost think: then don't do it, stay home and binge-watch series. But precisely that peak of stress and then the release, that is very good for people. Because your brain enjoys extra what was previously a constant.

Do you know what Diekstra said more? That you really should only do what you feel like. Preferably nothing. That would be the best for your overall well-being.

I conveniently forget that after a week at home, you lose all the accumulated happiness and zen feeling. Shall we just go on vacation again?