Relaxation on vacation: What causes it to die and how to do it right

Germany on holiday!

Finally relax and recharge your batteries for the second half of the year. What sounds so simple is not easy for many holidaymakers.

Two years ago, DAK asked summer holidaymakers why they were unable to relax: 60 percent said that they simply could not switch off properly.

Heat, stress and anger

28 percent found it too hot on their summer vacation. They felt more stressed than Relaxation. No wonder: heat is stressful for our body and even increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as Heart attack or stroke.

In contrast, only eight percent said bad weather was disruptive to their relaxation.

These are the relaxation killers on summer holidays

Typical stress experiences in Vacation According to DAK, the main reasons for this are illness or injury, trouble with friends and family, and the perceived need to be constantly reachable via smartphone. Only a few holidaymakers let the best time of the year be spoiled by troubles during arrival and departure, or felt poorly rested because the holiday destination, accommodation and Eat didn't fit.

This is how holidaymakers can really unwind

The survey also showed that it doesn’t take much to return from vacation feeling completely refreshed. 84 percent said that sun and Nature are their recovery boosters. A walk by the lake or sea makes our soul laugh.

These are the recovery boosters for your summer vacation

For 73 percent, the time spent together with the Family crucial to being able to switch off and recharge your batteries on holiday. 32 percent said that relaxation was more difficult when smartphones or the Internet. And for 70 percent of those surveyed, simply escaping from their everyday environment brought the relaxation bonus.

Time for yourself, not having to work, lots of exercise – that's how most people relax on their summer vacation. So: pack your bags and just discover a new place!