Scientific research shows how a Vacation can benefit you and your family

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Taking a vacation is an excellent way to recharge your batteries and improve your overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the benefits of taking a vacation for your health, marriage, efficiency, and life.

Health Benefits of Taking a Vacation
Vacations are an excellent way to reduce stress and improve your mental health. According to a study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, people who take vacations are happier and experience less stress than those who don’t (ref 1).

Additionally, taking a vacation can help reduce the risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses (ref 1).

Marriage Benefits of Taking a Vacation
Taking a vacation with your partner can help strengthen your relationship. According to Psychology Today, couples who take vacations together report feeling more satisfied with their relationships2. Additionally, traveling together can help couples learn new things about each other and create lasting memories (ref 2).

Efficiency Benefits of Taking a Vacation
Taking a vacation can actually make you more productive when you return to work. According to Psychology Today, taking time off work can help reduce burnout and increase productivity (ref 3).

Additionally, taking a break from work can help you gain perspective on your job and come up with new ideas (ref 3).

Life Benefits of Taking a Vacation
Finally, taking a vacation can help you live a more fulfilling life. Vacations provide an opportunity to explore new places, try new things, and meet new people1. Additionally, taking time off work can help you reconnect with family and friends and create lasting memories (ref 1).

In conclusion, taking a vacation is an excellent way to improve your overall well-being. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, strengthen your relationship, increase productivity, or live a more fulfilling life, taking time off work is an excellent place to start.

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We make it easy to find the perfect house sitter for your home, and our house sitters are thoroughly screened and come with two references, including one from a leader in their church.

With Christian House Sitters, you can rest assured that your home and pets will be well taken care of while you’re away.

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REFERENCES QUOTED

1: Psychology Today
How Vacations Can Help or Harm Your Relationship
Research-backed tips for how to make the most of a couple’s vacation.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-encounters/201803/how-vacations-can-help-or-harm-your-relationshi

2: Brides.Com
Why Travel Is Good for Your Marriage, According to a Relationship Expert
If you were looking for a sign to book that trip together, this is it.
https://www.brides.com/why-travel-benefits-marriage-7106882

3: Psychology Today. Three Science-Based Reasons Vacations Boost Productivity
They’re not a waste of time—they’ll bolster your creativity and engagement.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-it/201708/three-science-based-reasons-vacations-boost-productivity

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ABOUT Christian House Sitters Christian House Sitters is a Worldwide ministry that started in order to provide holidays for Christians and sitters for owners who needed a reliable Christian to look after their home, pets and garden. House owners do not pay anything to have their property listed. House sitters are only charged £25 per year and in return for this some enjoy numerous holidays each year. All fees from membership go to sponsor food for children at the Home of Peace Children’s Home in Kenya. This only supplies about a quarter of what is needed to feed the children so we urgently need sponsors. All funds go via our Registered Charity TLC Children’s Trust Charity Number 1156786 website http://www.tlc-childrenstrust.org N.B. Joining Christian House Sitters does NOT commit you to sponsoring a child or giving any support beyond your membership fee to these children. Although naturally if you want to support that would be greatly appreciated. We have some regular sponsors and other people who give an occasional gift. All are greatly appreciated. ABOUT RAY & MARILYN We are Marilyn & Ray White. A fun loving Christian couple who have been in Christian work for over 30 years. Marilyn was born in England but moved to Zimbabwe as a baby. At the age of 16 she moved to South Africa. Ray was born in South Africa and grew up on a farm. We met in Johannesburg and got married in 1966. Ray worked in business for many years then he worked for YfC in South Africa then went on to Bible College and Pastored a church. In 1982 we moved from South Africa to England. In addition to his theological training Ray trained in Psychology and since moving to the UK he has lectured in Psychology, counselled for the NHS and opened a Christian Counselling Centre. Marilyn is also a trained counsellor and manager. In addition to the counselling we trained Christian counsellors both in our local area and by invitation in other areas of the UK. In total over 700 people completed the training courses. Many are serving the Lord by working in or through their local churches. We also ran a secular Stress Management business. We are now semi-retired and focus our time and attention on Christian House Sitters and Ray also serves as a member of our Church Leadership Team. Ray also has an active preaching ministry and runs Christian seminars on subjects such as stress management for church groups. He has written two books. A Christian book that is a very practical workbook on Christian commitment as applied to real life. The book looks at how we can surrender ourselves more fully to God. This is looked at under the headings of Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual commitment. The book is called Let’s Get Serious. He has also written a secular book on Stress Management called Stress Overcoming this Potential Killer. (Ray was previously Chair of the International Stress Management Association UK). News Update This book has now been released as an e-book as well A few years ago we did a 2 month House Sit in France. Whilst there we felt the Lord leading us to set up a Christian House Sitting service. Since then we have done a number of other house sits. We believe this site will benefit many Christians around the world. Feel free to contact us (BUT please no spam) NOTE: If you want a fast reply the best way to contact us is via the contact page on the Christian House Sitters website www.christian-housesitters.com God bless you, Ray & Marilyn

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