14 Scientific Reasons to Disconnect Over the Weekend (Infographic)

Start enjoying your weekends.

By Rose Leadem | Nov 19, 2016
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Work hard, play hard. We’ve all heard that expression — and it does hold some truth. If you find yourself burnt out and stressed over the weekend, it’s time to reassess how you approach your work-life balance.

Related: 5 Ways Weekends Can Boost Your Productivity Monday Through Friday

Taking time off is healthy — and even though many of us can’t swing a weeklong vacation to de-stress, we can at least take advantage of our Saturdays and Sundays. Disconnecting from work over the weekend has a number of benefits — increased productivity, job satisfaction, performance and creativity.

So sit back and relax. Here are 14 way scientific reasons why you should disconnect over the weekend, compiled in an infographic by .

Work hard, play hard. We’ve all heard that expression — and it does hold some truth. If you find yourself burnt out and stressed over the weekend, it’s time to reassess how you approach your work-life balance.

Related: 5 Ways Weekends Can Boost Your Productivity Monday Through Friday

Taking time off is healthy — and even though many of us can’t swing a weeklong vacation to de-stress, we can at least take advantage of our Saturdays and Sundays. Disconnecting from work over the weekend has a number of benefits — increased productivity, job satisfaction, performance and creativity.

So sit back and relax. Here are 14 way scientific reasons why you should disconnect over the weekend, compiled in an infographic by .

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for Âé¶¹Éç.com.

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