10 Signs You Really Need A Holiday

Sky-high stress at work won’t just lead to burnout… so is it time to take a holiday?

Paula Davis-Laack, PhD, detailed her 10 signs that you and your workplace need a little time off list to TIME

Every little problem is turning into a big issue- No one likes fielding other people’s mistakes, but the truth is, you should be able to handle the occasional curveball or two and your goal should always be to knock it out of the park.

Your coworkers keep asking if you’re feeling all right- Other people may notice that you’re stressed before you do. If your coworkers keep approaching you to say, “You look tired,” or ask, “Is something wrong?” then that could be a sign that your stress has spilled over into your workday

You start making mistakes- Chronic stress is a well-known cause of workplace errors, and it’s a sign that you may need to take a step back

You’re feeling pretty cynical- Everything bores you, nothing excites you, and you can’t muster up any positive thoughts about the company you work for.

You start ‘borrowing’ the office supplies- Sure, we’ve all snatched a pen or two, but when you’re practically shopping at the supply closet, that’s a sign that you’re stressed out.

Everything hurts- Backaches. Headaches. Eye strain. All of these painful conditions are your body’s not-so-subtle way of telling you that you might need a day off.

Your stomach basically hates you- A killer headache isn’t the only physical sign that you’re feeling frazzled—cramping and bloating might be other indicators.

You can’t get a decent night’s sleep- If you’re having trouble sleeping, that can also be a side effect of too much stress

When you get home, you reach for a glass of wine- Do you bolt straight for the wine cabinet when you come home? If so, you might be using alcohol as a coping mechanism for too-stressful days at the office.

You can’t remember why you wanted this job in the first place- Some people who are under a lot of pressure lose perspective of why they keep coming to work… this is one of the more serious signs of burnout.

Source- TIME