The Epoch Times When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day off from work in order to recover and feel better. But while we may know how important it is to take care of our mental health, many of us may still hesitate to take time off work in order to do this.
There may be any number of reasons why you may feel you need to take a mental health day. Personal problems, poor working relationships, and overwork are all common reasons—as well as feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and stressed. Left unchecked, these factors may eventually lead to stress, unhappiness, and even mental illness.
Tackling mental health problems early is important for preventing them from getting worse. This is why taking a mental health day to care for yourself, de-stress, and re-group can be useful. So if you’ve been feeling more tired than usual, are having trouble sleeping (or not getting good-quality sleep), experiencing changes in appetite, or even feeling more impatient than normal, it may be a sign that you need to take a day off work to look after your mental health…
