1. Unplug. You cannot escape work stress if you keep checking in with work. Put the email and pending tasks aside. 2. Savor the planning. Knowing your vacation is coming increases your brain’s dopamine levels, enhancing your happiness. 3. Embrace new things. My most memorable holidays involved new (and often challenging) experiences. The neuroscientists remind us that we must find our sweet spot between overly stimulating and slothful.... Read More