One of the most interesting contradictions that people face is the work-life balance. We dream of holidays throughout the year, but when the time finally comes to enjoy them, we can\u2019t disconnect from our work responsibilities<\/strong>. Cinthya Molina, psychologist at SHA explain. \u201cThis is because we lead a very fast-paced lifestyle<\/strong>\u201d, she says. \u201cThe body ends up getting used to this frenetic pace, to hyperstimulation<\/strong> and multitasking and, when we stop, cortisol levels<\/strong>, which is the stress hormone, are still very high. This makes us feel upset and anxious<\/strong>. Even if the stressful stimulus disappears, the body needs three or four days to get back to normal\u201d.<\/p>\n Muscle strain in the neck and back, problems falling asleep<\/strong> and headaches are some of the symptoms that many suffer during the first few days of their holidays and are the most common warning signs<\/strong> that both body and mind need a rest. To make sure you don\u2019t make it to your holidays too burnt out, Cinthya stresses how “important it is to correctly<\/strong> manage your time <\/strong>in the workplace. If your job allows it, it is essential to learn to delegate work<\/strong>. This way, you can have some personal space and use it to exercise self-care.<\/strong> It is also important not to isolate yourself. Even if you have a lot of work to do, don\u2019t forget to take breaks with your team or have lunch with your colleagues. Social isolation<\/strong> in the workplace increases the feeling of loneliness<\/strong> and makes you feel more burnt out. And of course, stick to the timetable<\/strong>. Since the start of the pandemic, but particularly with the rise in working from home, we live hyper-connected<\/strong> lives, which isn\u2019t synonymous with being available all day. The boundary that used to separate work and personal life is blurring and this makes it difficult to switch off<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n