Does a vacation actually fix it?

Does a vacation actually fix it? Or do you come back feeling exactly the same?

Sometimes we blame our 9-to-5 for a "heavy heart" that’s actually clinical depression. Other times, we think we’re "broken" when we just need a serious boundary shift at work.

You deserve to know the difference so you can get the right kind of rest.

Which one resonated with you most? Let’s talk in the comments. 👇 #burnout #anxiety #viral #goviral #fyp

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