An expert has revealed booking a holiday could be a literal mood booster, sparking a dopamine rush, boosting happiness, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity - long before you even pack your bags. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.
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00:00I need a holiday. A very long holiday.
00:04Booking a holiday may just be the mental reset you need,
00:07with experts agreeing it has benefits that last well beyond the trip itself.
00:11Our brains release something called dopamine,
00:14which is a pleasure neurotransmitter,
00:16and when we've got some dates locked in the calendar,
00:19be that a holiday, an event, something special,
00:22we create something called anticipatory dopamine.
00:25Break. You were just out.
00:27That was my sick leave. This is vacation.
00:30No, no, you're not going on vacation.
00:32Oh, yes, I absolutely am.
00:34Research does back this up.
00:36A 2024 study revealed 80% of Aussies feel they need something
00:40to look forward to now more than ever.
00:42Nearly half said knowing a holiday is coming
00:45makes them more productive at work,
00:47while three-quarters agreed it significantly reduces stress.
00:51Without a doubt, holidays boost morale.
00:53Research has actually shown that if we take proactive rest,
00:57we see a 26% increase in our productivity.
01:01That's a pretty good return on investment.
01:03This is so great.
01:05Welcome aboard. Say I love Carousel Cruises International Ltd.
01:09I love Carousel Cruises International Ltd.
01:11I don't want to say that.
01:13However, decision fatigue caused by overwhelming travel options
01:17can leave many unsure where to start.
01:20Tools like Skyscanner's whole-month search can help ease the process,
01:24allowing travellers to pinpoint cost-effective dates
01:27for their dream destinations.
01:29Experts also recommend booking well in advance
01:32to enjoy the mood-enhancing benefits for longer.
01:35I live by the mantra.
01:37As a mum, this is a mantra I have to live by.
01:39It's create margins for the magic and margins for the mess.
01:43Don't overschedule your holiday.
01:45Inevitably, a flight's going to get delayed.
01:48Your ferry transfer gets cancelled because of rough seas.
01:52And so that creates unnecessary inordinate stress.
01:55So can you have some buffer times,
01:57just like in our regular calendar, having some white space
02:00so you do have that margin to basically mop up the mess
02:04if and when it does happen when we travel.