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8. Vacation Is Pretty Much a Guaranteed Cure From Daily Exhaustion

Feeling exhausted with your daily routine will happen, especially when you work hard 8 hours a day Monday to Friday and have early mornings. But there’s good news! Taking a vacation in sunny and warm regions reduces exhaustion and helps your brain recover from the daily grind.

Similar to how stress brings us down, exhaustion can affect overall happiness, productivity and mood. So ditch the Starbucks and drop a few bucks on a plane to Jamaica! Your brain will feel a lot more energetic and refreshed once you’re home.

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