Psychiatrist Reveals "The Secret" to Prolonging Vacation Benefits and Avoiding Burnout

Paris, France - Dr. Philippe Aïm, a psychiatrist, recently shared insights on how to preserve the benefits of vacations and prevent rapid burnout upon returning to work. Speaking on France Inter, Dr. Aïm highlighted the common pitfall of "false breaks," where individuals engage in activities that continue to tax their cognitive functions, such as browsing social media or discussing work during designated rest periods. According to Dr. Aïm, the key to effective rest lies in taking "true breaks" that allow the mind to genuinely disconnect. He advises incorporating simple, non-cognitive activities into daily routines for short durations, ranging from 30 seconds to three minutes, ideally four times a day. Examples include focusing solely on the warmth of a coffee cup or the sensation of wind on one's face, without engaging in other thoughts or tasks. "If we truly want to avoid ending up in a state of exhaustion at the end of our holidays, and if we don't want to lose all the effects of our holidays after two days, we must learn to disconnect and desaturate effectively, regularly, on a daily basis," Dr. Aïm stated. He further explained that these brief, mindful pauses help to "empty our working memory" and respect the brain's natural cycle, thereby preventing the feeling of being completely drained, even after a break. This approach, he suggests, is crucial for long-term mental well-being and sustained productivity.

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