One long holiday or multiple short breaks – which makes you happier?
Most people save up their leave to take a long break over summer, but psychologists say there might be a better approach.
Consider the following scenario. Two people have four weeks of annual leave. The first takes it all in one go, and spends the year looking forward to a long break. The holiday is a bright light on the horizon, pulling them through the year.
The second person takes four one-week breaks throughout the year. The light on the horizon isn’t as big, or dazzling, but it’s a lot closer.
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