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Leave and leisure: Why you should take a break from work

A young man on holiday. [iStockphoto]

It is important to take time out from work in order to fully live our lives, but there are several issues that can discourage us from taking annual leave. Some people have doubts about whether taking time out will allow for full psychological detachment from work, for example.

The fear that thoughts of work will invade our minds encourages many people to just keep working.

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