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Last week I extended my time off after Labour Day, taking off a full nine days.

The last time I’d taken that much time was between jobs, when rest is forced on you more than chosen.

As my time off approached, I was tempted to book a flight – chase some sun, squeeze in a few rounds of golf – until I remembered how many times I’ve returned from a “proper” vacation only to feel like I needed another vacation.

It turns out that nagging feeling is pretty common. Only 22 per cent of workers say they feel refreshed and ready to work after a long holiday, according to a report from recruitment firm Robert Walters , and 74 per cent report anxie

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